Keiran is an attractive and unique given name of Irish origin, derived from the ancient Irish name Ciarán. It is composed of two elements, 'ciar' meaning 'dark,' and 'án' which means 'little.' Thus, Keiran translates to 'little dark one,' likely referring to a person with dark features or hair. This name has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive sound and its association with Celtic culture and heritage.
The name Keiran experienced a steady rise in popularity from 2002 to 2008, with a peak of 18 births in 2007 and an average of around 9 births per year during this period. However, its usage has since decreased, falling back down to single digits by 2015. Overall, there have been 143 recorded births with the name Keiran between 1998 and 2015.