Unique Irish name for boys meaning 'ancient' that Americans will adore

American parents will love a cute Irish name for boys that means 'ancient ' or 'enduring one'. Unlike many Irish names, it is super easy to pronounce .

The name we are talking about is Cian. In Ireland, it is quite a popular name for new parents .

But in the US, it's a name you never really hear. That is surprising, considering the popularity of Irish names in America and Cian's simple pronunciation.

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Cian is pronounced like 'kee-an'. It is understood to mean 'ancient' or 'enduring one'.

In 2023, the name Cian was given to 156 baby boys born in the Republic of Ireland . That places it as the 29th most popular name for boys in the country last year.

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However, it is nowhere to be seen on the list of the most popular baby names of 2023 in the US. That is despite the popularity of many Irish names for boys including Liam, which once again topped the list in America.

Irish names were a popular choice for parents welcoming baby boys in Ireland last year. While the most popular names were Jack, Noah, and James, many Irish names were included in the list.

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Names like Rían, Oisín, Fionn, Tadgh, Liam, and Cillian were all included in the top ten. Meanwhile, names like Paidí saw an increase in popularity, proving that Irish names remain trendy and in fashion for new parents.

As well as Liam, popular names of Irish origin for boys in the US last year include Aiiden, Owen, and Gael. Meanwhile, Irish names for girls that proved popular include Kennedy, Sloane, and Riley.

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