Small hollow; ancient; or kingly
Keyan is a name with multiple potential roots. In a Gaelic context, it is a variant of Cian meaning 'ancient' or 'enduring'. In Persian, it relates to the 'Keyanians', a semi-mythological dynasty of kings, signifying 'royal' or 'kingly'.
Less common today
Keyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,151 in 2007.
Iranian-born actor and voice artist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
