Khyan is an uncommon, yet captivating unisex given name of unknown etymology. It is believed to have originated as a variant spelling of the name Kian, which has various possible origins itself. Khyan may be derived from the Irish surname 'O'Kean', meaning 'descendant of Keanan', where Keanan could mean 'ancient' or 'little'. Alternatively, it might originate from the Welsh male given name 'Cian', meaning 'ancient', 'enduring' or 'Lord of the Universe'. Another possibility is that Khyan is a variant of the Egyptian name 'Khnum', the god of creation and fertility. Despite its unclear origins, Khyan stands on its own as a unique and distinctive name choice.
The name Khyan experienced a steady increase in popularity from 2006 to 2014, with a peak of 14 births in that year. After 2014, the number of births fluctuated but generally declined, reaching a recent low of 9 births in 2020 and 2021. The total number of babies named Khyan from 2006 to 2022 is 125.