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.
About 155 boys were named Kiran in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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