Beam of light or ray of sun
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'kirana', this name signifies a ray of light or a sunbeam. It is a popular unisex name in India and across the Hindu diaspora, symbolizing hope and brightness. While traditionally masculine in some regions, it is widely used for all genders in the West.
Less common today
Kiran isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,272 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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