Keyan is of Persian origin, translating to "from the city of Kerman". It has been adopted into other cultures, notably in the United States, where it gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name consists of two syllables and ends with a soft 'n' sound, giving it a gentle yet distinct ring. It is often misspelled or mispronounced as "Kayden" or "Kaydan", but the correct pronunciation follows the Persian style, with emphasis on the first syllable and a short second syllable: KEY-an.
"Over the course of nearly five decades, the name Keyan experienced significant fluctuations in popularity, with peaks in the late 90s and early 2000s, reaching its highest point in 2004 with a notable 49 births. However, since then, it has shown a steady decline, with only 31 births recorded in 2023."