Kriyan is a unisex given name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'Krishna', which means 'dark' or 'black'. It is also associated with Lord Krishna, an avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. Kriyan has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages over time, but it gained significant popularity in the 20th century through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, who was known as "Yogananada" before adopting his spiritual name. He popularized the use of this name through his book "Autobiography of a Yogi", which has inspired countless people around the world to adopt Kriyan as their spiritual name or to give it to their children.
"The name Kriyan has seen a steady increase in usage over the past four years, with a notable spike from 5 births in 2020 to 6 in 2021 and maintaining that level through 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 25 babies named Kriyan."