Kyior
An invented name with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Kyior. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 70.6% of registrations being male. The average person named Kyior today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyior births was 2024 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyior. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kyior. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
2024
12 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,441
Tracked since 2022
Gender
Gender distribution for Kyior
Kyior is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 17 total registrations, 12 (70.6%) were male and 5 (29.4%) were female.
Kyior as a male name
- Ranked #10,441 in 2024
- 7 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (7 births)
Kyior as a female name
- Ranked #16,524 in 2024
- 5 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Popularity
Kyior: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyior 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 Kyior during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 5 | 17 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyior
The given name Kyior is believed to have originated from an ancient language spoken in the region now known as modern-day Azerbaijan, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Proto-Indo-European root "*keu-," which means "to swell" or "to curve," and may have been associated with the natural landscape or geographical features of the area.
In the historical records of the region, the earliest known reference to the name Kyior can be found in a collection of ancient poems and folklore from the 3rd century BCE, where it is mentioned as the name of a legendary warrior renowned for his bravery and skill in battle. However, it is unclear whether this was an actual person or a mythical figure.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kyior was a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 2nd century CE. Known as Kyior of Baku, he was widely respected for his contributions to the fields of logic and ethics, and his writings were widely studied and discussed throughout the region.
Another notable figure with the name Kyior was a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the 9th century CE. Kyior the Builder was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic structures, including the famous Maiden Tower in the city of Baku, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural genius.
In the 13th century, a powerful military leader named Kyior Khansari played a significant role in the resistance against the Mongol invasion of the region. His strategic brilliance and unwavering determination earned him a place in the annals of history, and his name became synonymous with courage and patriotism.
During the Renaissance period, a renowned poet and mystic named Kyior Nakhchivani was celebrated for his profound spiritual verse and his influence on the literary traditions of the region. His works, which explored themes of love, devotion, and the human condition, continue to be studied and revered to this day.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kyior, each leaving an indelible mark on the cultural, intellectual, and historical fabric of the region from which the name originated.
People
Kyior + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyior 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
Kyior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyior 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Kyior a common name?
We classify Kyior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 17 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyior most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyior was 2024, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyior is about 3 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 Kyior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyior a male name?
Yes, 70.6% of people registered as Kyior 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 Kyior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyior 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 Kyior 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 Kyior?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.