Kylian

Meaning of Kylian

Kylian is a modern name, possibly a variation of Killian, which means "bright-headed" or "strife". It could also be linked to "church".

Kylian has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kylian

Kylian has cooled off, slipping to #624 in 2025, down from a peak of #346 in 2023.

Notable people named Kylian

• Kylian Mbappé
  French professional soccer player
• Kylian Hazard
  Belgian professional soccer player
• Kylian Mash
  French DJ and producer
• Kylian Guerin
  French professional skateboarder
• Kylian Brennan
  Irish Gaelic football player

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Questions about the name Kylian

What does the name Kylian mean?

Kylian means kylian is a modern name, possibly a variation of killian, which means "bright-headed" or "strife". it could also be linked to "church", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Kylian a boy's or a girl's name?

Kylian is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kylian?

In 2025, Kylian ranked #624 for boys, down from #459 the year before.

When was Kylian most popular?

Kylian peaked at #346 in 2023.