Iian: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ee-ee-ahn
Origin: Ireland
gender-male

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Updated on Jun 12, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: God is gracious and has been popularized by its association with saint iian

Iian is often associated with variations of the name Ian, which has Scottish and Gaelic roots. The name Ian means God is gracious and has been popularized by its association with Saint Iian (a variant of John) the Apostle. While Iian is not a traditional name, it could be seen as a modern variation with a similar meaning and cultural significance. The use of Iian as a name is relatively rare and may be chosen for its unique spelling or to stand out from more common names.

Iian Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Iian is currently #31847 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Iian is currently #13416 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Iian is currently #16317 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Iian is currently #6930 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Iian is currently #15755 on Kiindred Australian Names

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