Fact: In 2021, 1 out of 5907 new-born boys were named Kylian.
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Kylian Overview
Meaning
Little church, war strife, bright-headed
Gender
Boy
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Derived from the Irish name Cillian, meaning “warrior” or “church.”
Pronunciation
/ˈkɪl.i.ən/
Popularity
Kylian is popular in France and Belgium, gaining recognition due to the footballer Kylian Mbappé. In the USA, Kylian was ranked at the 345th position for boy names in 2023.
Syllable
2 syllables
Length
6 letters
Numerology
9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)
Name Styles
Exotic, Uncommon, Unique
Associated Traits
Athletic, charismatic, strong-willed, intelligent
Name Day
July 8th
Kylian Variations in Different Cultures
Popular Variations
Killian, Cillian, Kylin, Cilian, Kilian, Kylan, Kylen, Kyllian, Killion, Ciljan
Common Nicknames
Kye, Ky, Kyl, Ian, Kilo, Kiki, Lian, Kyan, Kiel, Kio
Diminutives
Kiki, Kyl, Kilo, Kyo, Lio
Famous People
- Kylian Mbappé
(French Footballer) - Kylian Hazard
(Belgian Footballer) - Kylian Mash
(French DJ)
Pop Culture Icons and Works
- Kylian Mbappé
("FIFA 21," Video Game) - Kylian Mash
("Discobitch," Song)
What Is the Meaning of Kylian?
Kylian carries the meanings “little church,” “war strife,” and “bright-headed.” Individuals named Kylian are often seen as both gentle and resilient.
What Is the Origin of The Name Kylian?
Kylian has roots in Irish origins, evolving from the name Cillian.
Kylian Name Popularity
Popularity Chart of the Name Kylian in the U.S. over the Years
 United States | #5242022 | #3452023 | |
| Top 3 Rankings | #3452023 | #5242022 | #7822021 |
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kylian
| Year | Name Ranking | Number of Births | Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 345 (+179 from 2022) | 948 (+382 from 2022) | 0.05177 |
| 2022 | 524 (+258 from 2021) | 566 (+251 from 2021) | 0.03022 |
| 2021 | 782 (+217 from 2020) | 315 (+103 from 2020) | 0.01681 |
| 2020 | 999 (-56 from 2019) | 212 (-15 from 2019) | 0.01146 |
| 2019 | 943 (+176 from 2018) | 227 (+54 from 2018) | 0.01181 |
| 2018 | 1119 (+1225 from 2017) | 173 (+118 from 2017) | 0.00890 |
| 2017 | 2344 (+1534 from 2016) | 55 (+28 from 2016) | 0.00278 |
| 2016 | 3878 (+2790 from 2015) | 27 (+15 from 2015) | 0.00133 |
| 2015 | 6668 (+2110 from 2014) | 12 (+4 from 2014) | 0.00059 |
| 2014 | 8778 (+875 from 2013) | 8 (+1 from 2013) | 0.00039 |
| 2013 | 9653 (+2618 from 2012) | 7 (+2 from 2012) | 0.00035 |
| 2012 | 12271 (-2676 from 2011) | 5 (-2 from 2011) | 0.00025 |
| 2011 | 9595 (+2895 from 2009) | 7 (+2 from 2009) | 0.00034 |
| 2010 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 2009 | 12490 (-4167 from 2008) | 5 (-4 from 2008) | 0.00024 |
| 2008 | 8323 (-1704 from 2007) | 9 (-3 from 2007) | 0.00041 |
| 2007 | 6619 (-159 from 2006) | 12 No change from 2006 | 0.00054 |
| 2006 | 6460 (+3690 from 2005) | 12 (+6 from 2005) | 0.00055 |
| 2005 | 10150 First SSA data recorded | 6 First SSA data recorded | 0.00028 |
| 2004 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 2003 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 2002 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 2001 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 2000 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1999 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1998 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1997 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1996 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1995 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1994 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1993 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1992 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1991 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1990 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1989 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1988 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1987 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1986 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1985 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1984 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1983 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1982 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1981 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1980 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1979 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1978 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1977 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1976 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1975 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1974 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1973 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1972 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1971 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1970 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1969 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1968 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1967 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1966 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1965 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1964 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1963 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1962 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1961 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1960 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1959 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1958 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1957 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1956 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1955 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1954 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1953 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1952 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1951 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1950 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1949 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1948 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1947 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1946 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1945 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1944 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1943 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1942 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1941 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1940 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1939 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1938 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1937 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1936 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1935 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1934 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1933 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1932 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1931 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1930 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1929 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1928 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1927 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1926 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1925 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1924 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1923 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1922 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1921 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1920 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1919 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1918 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1917 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1916 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1915 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1914 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1913 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1912 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1911 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1910 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1909 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1908 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1907 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1906 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1905 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1904 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1903 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1902 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1901 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1900 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1899 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1898 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1897 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1896 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1895 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1894 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1893 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1892 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1891 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1890 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1889 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1888 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1887 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1886 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1885 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1884 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1883 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1882 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1881 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
| 1880 | 0 No SSA data | 0 No SSA data | 0.0000 |
American States Popularity Rankings for Kylian
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )California (CA)
 California (CA) | #5302021 | #4982022 | #2992023 |
Texas (TX)
 Texas (TX) | #6572021 | #4242022 | #3162023 |
Florida (FL)
 Florida (FL) | #5802021 | #3752022 | #2452023 |
New York (NY)
 New York (NY) | #6582021 | #4092022 | #2782023 |
New Jersey (NJ)
 New Jersey (NJ) | #7222021 | #3272022 | #2012023 |
North Carolina (NC)
 North Carolina (NC) | #7202021 | #4452022 | #3002023 |
Maryland (MD)
 Maryland (MD) | #7612021 | #2512022 | #1872023 |
Virginia (VA)
 Virginia (VA) | #4442021 | #3212022 | #3182023 |
Georgia (GA)
 Georgia (GA) | #8692021 | #6692022 | #3632023 |
Illinois (IL)
 Illinois (IL) | #12292021 | #7042022 | #4092023 |
Massachusetts (MA)
 Massachusetts (MA) | #7052021 | #4252022 | #2242023 |
Pennsylvania (PA)
 Pennsylvania (PA) | #9332019 | #6912022 | #3482023 |
Ohio (OH)
 Ohio (OH) | #10742020 | #10992022 | #4362023 |
Tennessee (TN)
 Tennessee (TN) | #7792021 | #4622022 | #4452023 |
Colorado (CO)
 Colorado (CO) | #6822020 | #5322022 | #4142023 |
Arizona (AZ)
 Arizona (AZ) | #8652021 | #7872022 | #4352023 |
Louisiana (LA)
 Louisiana (LA) | #8862020 | #3762022 | #4702023 |
Utah (UT)
 Utah (UT) | #6452021 | #5432022 | #4512023 |
Washington (WA)
 Washington (WA) | #10682021 | #6232022 | #5152023 |
Connecticut (CT)
 Connecticut (CT) | #4762019 | #3452022 | #2322023 |
South Carolina (SC)
 South Carolina (SC) | #7692021 | #6192022 | #4702023 |
Indiana (IN)
 Indiana (IN) | #6342022 | #5532023 |
Kentucky (KY)
 Kentucky (KY) | #7052020 | #6362022 | #4482023 |
Minnesota (MN)
 Minnesota (MN) | #6292022 | #4192023 |
Oregon (OR)
 Oregon (OR) | #5822021 | #5602022 | #4152023 |
Alabama (AL)
 Alabama (AL) | #8552022 | #4142023 |
Michigan (MI)
 Michigan (MI) | #12202022 | #6192023 |
Iowa (IA)
 Iowa (IA) | #5972020 | #3662023 |
Nevada (NV)
 Nevada (NV) | #5412022 | #3072023 |
Wisconsin (WI)
 Wisconsin (WI) | #5032023 |
Missouri (MO)
 Missouri (MO) | #6462023 |
Nebraska (NE)
 Nebraska (NE) | #4122022 |
New Mexico (NM)
 New Mexico (NM) | #3792023 |
Oklahoma (OK)
 Oklahoma (OK) | #7662021 |
Popularity Rankings for Kylian in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in Puerto Rico
 Puerto Rico | #2602021 | #1822022 | #552023 |
Popularity in France
 France | #732019 | #1022020 | #1392021 |
Popularity in Belgium
 Belgium | #1482012 | #1842018 | #1862019 |
Popularity in Chile
 Chile | #1652019 | #1932020 | #1492021 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
 Quebec, Canada | #2132020 | #1862021 | #1632022 |
Popularity in Switzerland
 Switzerland | #2072020 | #2542021 | #3012022 |
Popularity in Sweden
 Sweden | #3892022 | #2382023 |
Popularity in Scotland
 Scotland | #4012021 | #3412023 |
Popularity in Ireland
 Ireland | #7412020 | #6572022 | #3432023 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland | #3652018 | #3742021 |
Popularity in Canada
 Canada | #12712021 | #9382022 | #4552023 |
Popularity in Poland
 Poland | #5982019 |
Popularity in England and Wales
 England and Wales | #8352018 | #7622019 | #7292021 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Kylian a Name for Boys or Girls?
Kylian is primarily a name for boys, especially in European countries like France and Ireland.
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kylian
- Meaning: Little church, bright-headed, strife
Origin: IrishKillian - Cillian
- Kylin
- Cilian
- Kilian
- Meaning: Narrow strait, straight
Origin: GaelicKylan - Kylen
- Kyllian
- Killion
- Ciljan
- Kye
- Ky
- Kyl
- Meaning: God is gracious, the Lord is gracious
Origin: ScottishIan - Kilo
- Kiki
- Lian
- Kyan
- Kiel
- Kio
- Kiki
- Kyl
- Kilo
- Kyo
- Lio
- Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel
Origin: HebrewJames - Meaning: Defender or protector of man, warrior
Origin: GreekAlexander - Meaning: Who is like God?, gift from God
Origin: HebrewMichael - Meaning: Twin
Origin: AramaicThomas - Meaning: He will add, God will add
Origin: HebrewJoseph - Meaning: Beloved
Origin: HebrewDavid - Meaning: Resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
Origin: GermanicWilliam - Meaning: God is gracious, graced by God
Origin: HebrewJohn - Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: HebrewDaniel - Meaning: Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
Origin: HebrewMatthew
Kylian in Famous People Names and Pop Culture
- Kylian Mbappé (Footballer, 1998): A French footballer renowned for his speed and goal-scoring abilities, playing for Paris Saint-Germain.
- Kylian Hazard (Footballer, 1995): A Belgian footballer and member of the well-known Hazard football family.
- Kylian Mash (DJ and Music Producer, 1983): A French DJ and music producer famous for his electronic dance music.
- Kylian Mbappé ("FIFA 21," 2020 Video Game): Features the Paris Saint-Germain star on the cover.
- Kylian Mash ("Discobitch," 2008 Song): Co-created this popular French dance hit.
- None
Similar Names to Kylian
- Meaning: Little church, bright-headed, strife
Origin: IrishKillian - Meaning: Narrow strait, straight
Origin: GaelicKylan - Meaning: Archer, bowman, narrows
Origin: DutchKyler - Cillian
- Kaelan
- Meaning: Little dark one, black-haired
Origin: IrishKieran - Meaning: Narrow, strait, sound
Origin: Scottish, IrishKyle - Meaning: Son of Cadan, fighter, gentle, round
Origin: AmericanKayden - Kalin
- Kylin
- Brendan
- Meaning: High, noble
Origin: Irish, BretonBrian - Meaning: Lover of wolves, master of hounds, wise
Origin: IrishConnor - Meaning: Helmet of will, protection, strong-willed warrior, guardian
Origin: IrishLiam - Meaning: Man of prayer, full of goodness
Origin: IrishDeclan - Meaning: Little fire
Origin: IrishAidan - Meaning: Little seal
Origin: IrishRonan - Seamus
- Meaning: Patrician, noble, son of Patrick
Origin: LatinPatrick - Meaning: Fair, white
Origin: IrishFinn
Sibling Names for Kylian
- Meaning: Little church, bright-headed, strife
Origin: IrishKillian - Meaning: Little dark one, black-haired
Origin: IrishKieran - Meaning: Narrow, strait, sound
Origin: Scottish, IrishKyle - Meaning: Son of Cadan, fighter, gentle, round
Origin: AmericanKayden - Kaelan
- Kellan
- Meaning: Handsome by birth, beloved birth
Origin: IrishKevin - Meaning: Ancient, enduring one, king, grace of God
Origin: IrishKian - Meaning: Coal town
Origin: American, EnglishKolton - Meaning: King's town, royal stone
Origin: EnglishKingston
- Meaning: Narrows, channel, regal women
Origin: Gaelic, Hebrew, EnglishKyla - Meaning: Boomerang, graceful/beautiful
Origin: Australian, Old GaelicKylie - Kiera
- Meaning: Crown of laurel, who is like God, beloved
Origin: Hebrew, Irish, GreekKayla - Meaning: Pure
Origin: Irish, GreekKaitlyn - Meaning: Ship's victory
Origin: Old EnglishKelsey - Meaning: Helmet-headed
Origin: Irish, ScottishKennedy - Meaning: Little dark one, dark-haired
Origin: IrishKeira - Meaning: King’s meadow, royal, victory
Origin: EnglishKinsley - Meaning: Son of the physician, son of the fair hero, fair-haired Viking
Origin: Irish, ScottishKinley
Parents Who Like the Name Kylian Also Like
- Meaning: Little church, bright-headed, strife
Origin: IrishKillian - Meaning: Little fire, fiery one
Origin: IrishAiden - Meaning: Helmet of will, protection, strong-willed warrior, guardian
Origin: IrishLiam - Meaning: Man of prayer, full of goodness
Origin: IrishDeclan - Meaning: Fair, white
Origin: IrishFinn - Meaning: Famous, noble, champion
Origin: IrishNolan - Meaning: Son of the gray-haired man, son of the steward
Origin: EnglishGrayson - Meaning: Long hill, ridge
Origin: EnglishLandon - Meaning: Little hollow
Origin: ScottishLogan - Meaning: Stone worker
Origin: Old FrenchMason
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