Kylian

“Variant of Killian — Irish, possibly meaning strife, or from church/monastery” — Irish origin

Boy's name · #624 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Kylian is a new arrival: it first appears in US records in 2005, and every one of the roughly 3,700 boys who carry it was born since. In 2025 it ranked #624, with about 450 newborns.

Around the world: #61 in Puerto Rico (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 33 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Kylians

Kylian Mbappé — French footballer (born 1998)
Kylian Hazard — Belgian association football player (born 1995)
Kylian Portal — French Paralympic swimmer
Kylian Kaïboué — Algerian and French footballer
Kylian Gasnier — French footballer (born 2002)

In stories & tradition

Kylian Mbappé — EA Sports FC 24

What Kylians become

Among 27 notable people named Kylian:

Sports figures appear 3.81× more often than among typical names — e.g. Kylian Mbappé, French footballer (born 1998).

Similar names: Cillian · Mael · Kylin · Finnley · Callen · Kendrix

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