Ancient; archaic; or a variant of Ian (God is gracious)
Keian is a modern name with dual potential roots. It is often used as a phonetic variation of the Irish name Cian, meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring.' Alternatively, it is sometimes viewed as a creative blend or variant of Ian, which is the Scottish form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Keian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
