Kieran

KEER-an

Irish

"little black-haired one"

Kieran Origin and Meaning

The name Kieran is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "little black-haired one".

Kieran is a boys' name that could cross over, as an update of outmoded Karen or a variation on trendy Kiera (or Keira or Kyra). Keren Ann is an Israeli-born singer. The proportion of babies named Kieran who are girls is less than ten percent, but is slowly growing. Kieran had an increase in use for girls in 2022.

Kieran Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2176 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Kieran

• 1594 Nameberry 2021

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Famous People Named Kieran

• Kieran Scott American novelist

The name Kieran in Pop Culture

• Lena Kieran Luthor character on TV's "Supergirl"