Beautiful or auspicious
In Sanskrit, the name is derived from the word 'Kalyana', which signifies auspiciousness, welfare, and beauty. It is a name that conveys a sense of grace and positive fortune, often associated with spiritual well-being. While rare in the United States, it carries a deep cultural resonance in South Asia.
Less common today
Kaliyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,704 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
