| Meaning | king, leader |
| Origin | African, Persian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Key-an |
Contemporary and dynamic, Keyan represents the modern naming landscape at its most appealing. This streamlined choice offers phonetic clarity while maintaining distinctive character that prevents it from blending into the crowd. The name's structure provides international versatility, working across various linguistic backgrounds with ease. Keyan feels fresh and energetic, suggesting someone forward-thinking and adaptable to our rapidly changing world. It appeals to parents seeking names that feel current without risking quick obsolescence tied to fleeting trends. The name conveys youthful vitality while possessing enough substance to age gracefully into adulthood. Keyan suits creative spirits, technological innovators, and global citizens equally well. Its rising popularity reflects changing preferences toward names that bridge cultures and generations. Parents selecting Keyan demonstrate appreciation for names that honor both individuality and connection.
| Key |
| Yan |
| Kenny |
| Keyan Tomaselli | South African media studies scholar |
| Keyan Williams | American football player |
| Keyan Safyari | Iranian footballer |
| Keyan Shokraie | Canadian actor |
| Keyan Roshanian | American entrepreneur |
| Keyan Sanai | British musician |
| Keyan Majidi | American film producer |
| Keyan Milanian | Armenian politician |
| Keyan Jafari | Iranian comedian |
| Keyan Sarkhosh | Iranian archaeologist |
| Keyan Mehdipour | Iranian journalist |
| Keyan Brown | Australian rugby player |
| Keyan Mistry | British radio presenter |
| Keyan G Tomaselli | South African author |
| Keyan M. G. Tomaselli | South African professor |
| Keyan Khamenei | Iranian pilot |
| Keyan T. Lam | Canadian writer |
| Keyan G. Naddaf | Iranian philosopher |
| Keyan Soltani | Austrian cellist |
| Keyan Farlander | Star Wars expanded universe |
| Keyan Phases | Halo video game series |
| Keyan Obasi | "Babylon 5" TV series |
| Keyan Foraison | "Mass Effect - Revelation" novel |
| Keyan Ghazi | "Homeworld" video game series |
| Keyan Cenzou | "Gundam SEED Destiny" anime |
| Keyan Jal | "Doctor Who" audio drama |
| Keyan Ramar | "Mars Trilogy" by Kim Stanley Robinson |
| Keyan Phoros | "Star Wars" universe |