Kalyan
Meaningauspicious, welfare · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,036 in 2010
7 babies were named Kalyan in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kalyan you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kalyan, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kalyan would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKalyan first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2010, when it reached #6,036.
- New on the sceneKalyan wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2001.
- TrendKalyan has climbed 2,308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,714. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Kalyan means “auspicious, welfare”.
About the name Kalyan
Kalyan is a boy name of Scottish origin meaning “auspicious, welfare”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-yan”. US birth records list Kalyan for boys from 2001 to 2025, in 23 of those 25 years. Its best year was 2010, when it ranked #6,036 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3 | 305,085 boys |
| 2010s | 5.0 | 198,413 boys |
| 2020s | 3.5 | 287,081 boys |
More Scottish boy names
- Boy name: Andrew · manly
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Boy name: Archer · bowman
- Boy name: Callum · dove
- Boy name: Graham · gravelly homestead
Questions about the name Kalyan
What does the name Kalyan mean?
Kalyan means “auspicious, welfare” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Kalyan?
Kalyan has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Andrew, Cameron, Ian.
Is Kalyan a boy or girl name?
Kalyan is a boy name.
How popular is the name Kalyan?
Kalyan ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2010 (#6,036).