BoySanskrit origin2 syllables
Kiran
Meaning: “ray of light”
About the name Kiran
Kiran is a boy name with Sanskrit roots, meaning “ray of light”.
It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Kiran ranked #1272 for boys in the US, with 155 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2025. Since 2000, 71% of US babies named Kiran were boys.
Etymology
From Sanskrit, meaning “ray of light”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Kiran”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1272
- In 2015
- #1392
- Babies in 2025
- 155
Popularity of Kiran, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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