Kelian is of Irish origin, meaning "strife" or "contention". It is a rare and unique name, often associated with its Scottish variant, Caelan. The name Kelian has gained some popularity in recent years due to its distinctive sound and spelling. It is composed of the elements "ceol", which means "music", and "án", meaning "little". Therefore, Kelian can be interpreted as "little musician". This association gives the name a charming and artistic connotation.
Kelian is not a very popular name, with only 5 births recorded in two of the years (2011 and 2013). However, it has seen some peaks recently, with over 10 births each in 2014, 2018, 2019, and 2022. The highest number of Kelian births was in 2022, with 12 babies named Kelian born that year. Overall, there have been a total of 79 children named Kelian between 2011 and 2023.