Gender: Unisex
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Beam of light, Rays, Sun Rays, Ray of Light
Pronunciation: kee-rahn, /ˈkɪrən/, K AY R AH N
Popularity Rank: #2,272
The name Kiran means "beam of light" in Sanskrit. It is a unisex name that is often given to both boys and girls in India and other South Asian countries.
The name Kiran is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Beam of light, Rays, Sun Rays, Ray of Light. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kiran is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, United States of America, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kee-rahn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkɪrən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AY R AH N
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Kiran is recorded 29,037 times globally, ranking it as the 2,272th most common name worldwide.
Kiran is most prevalent in India, with 9,204 occurrences, making it the 52th most popular name in the country.
In India, the name Kiran is found among 1 in every 95 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #52 | 1 : 95 |
| Saudi Arabia | #861 | 1 : 750 |
| United States of America | #1,290 | 1 : 572 |
| United Arab Emirates | #267 | 1 : 397 |
| United Kingdom | #697 | 1 : 271 |
| Oman | #347 | 1 : 451 |
| Canada | #452 | 1 : 281 |
| Qatar | #212 | 1 : 452 |
| Kuwait | #357 | 1 : 649 |
| Malaysia | #2,210 | 1 : 3,397 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kiran from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 20, 2024 05:19 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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