Keyaan
A masculine name of Arabic origins meaning "essence" or "being".
Name Census estimates that about 243 living Americans carry the first name Keyaan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Keyaan today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyaan births was 2013 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyaan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Keyaan with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
243
~ 1 in 1,410,512 Americans
Peak year
2013
22 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,016
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Keyaan: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keyaan from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 144 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Keyaan remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyaan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Keyaan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keyaans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyaan
The name Keyaan finds its roots in the ancient Iranian language of Avestan, which was spoken in parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia. Derived from the word "kaya," meaning "body" or "physical form," the name Keyaan is believed to have originated around the 6th century BCE.
In the Zoroastrian sacred texts, known as the Avesta, there are references to individuals bearing names similar to Keyaan, such as Kayarsh and Kaykhusrau. These names were often associated with strength, vitality, and physical prowess.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyaan can be found in the Shahnameh, the epic Persian poem written by Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Keyaan is mentioned as the name of a warrior and hero from the ancient Persian kingdom of Parthia.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Keyaan. One such individual was Keyaan Ardeshir (590-628 CE), a Persian prince and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Sasanian Empire against the Byzantine invasions.
Another prominent figure was Keyaan Yazdi (1050-1122 CE), a renowned Persian poet and scholar from the city of Yazd. His works, which include the collection of poems titled "Divan-e Keyaan," are widely celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
In the realm of religion, Keyaan Kalantari (1475-1551 CE) was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from the city of Kashan, Iran. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the development of Sufism in the region.
During the 16th century, Keyaan Khan (1531-1599 CE) was a prominent military leader and governor of the Mughal Empire in India. He served under the reign of Akbar the Great and played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal territories.
More recently, Keyaan Nazhad (1887-1972 CE) was a celebrated Iranian painter and calligrapher, renowned for his innovative approach to traditional Persian art forms. His works are displayed in various museums and galleries around the world.
People
Keyaan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyaan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keyaan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyaan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 243 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyaan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,410,512 US residents.
Is Keyaan a common name?
We classify Keyaan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 245 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyaan most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyaan was 2013, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyaan is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Keyaan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Keyaan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyaan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Keyaan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Keyaan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Keyaan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Keyaan?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Keyaan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.