Cian

The name Cian peaked for girls at #10876 in 2004. Cian is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Cian is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "ancient".

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A handsome Irish name for boys, very popular in that country, but in the US this traditional spelling might cause pronunciation problems.  Still, whether Cian or Kian, it's simple and straightforward enough for the initiated.  Cian is rising in the British popularity charts. 
</br></br>This was the name of several legendary figures, including Cian, son of the god of medicine.  His own son was Lugh, the sun god and father of the Ulster warrior Cuchulain and Cian is also the name of the son-in-law of the high king Brian Boru.  So very well connected.

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The name Cian is currently ranked #1310 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #1039 in 2007. The name is most popular in Massachusetts, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Cian is occasionally used for girls in 2007.

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