Kiel, of German origin, is a unique and distinctive given name meaning 'harbour' or 'haven'. This moniker, which also shares ties with the city of Kiel in Northern Germany, lends itself well to individuals who embody calmness, stability, and sheltering warmth.
The name Kiel experienced a notable dip in popularity between 1983 and 1985, with only 5 births each in those years, following an initial 8 births in 1983. There was another spike in 1987 with 7 births before dropping again to 5 births in 1993. Overall, there were a total of 30 births over this period.