Cillian name meaning
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What does Cillian mean?
Famed Cillian is originated from Old Irish and Celtic is majorly used in Norwegian, Danish, French, Finnish, English, Swedish and Irish, Cillian means "War, Strife, Church with the Related or Battle" is used for baby boys.
How do I pronounce Cillian?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Cillian is KILL-ee-un with emphasis on first KILL syllable. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., ci(l)-lian.
Variants of Cillian
How popular is the name Cillian?
A common name in United States having over 1232 recievers in 18 years of usage. Currently peaking at the charts, it ranked 1038th when 193 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Also, Cillian is common in England and Wales where over 990 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. Recently peaking at the charts, it ranked 255th when 199 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
Also, Cillian was a common name in Ireland. Over 6509 babies have been named Cillian since 1970. At its zenith in 2017,. However after 49 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.
Cillian is an uncommon baby name in France, even after 22 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000. There are over 144 babies that have been given the name Cillian in France.
According to our estimate, over 8000 babies have been named Cillian globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 593 | 476 |
| 2022 | 736 | 349 |
| 2021 | 743 | 340 |
| 2020 | 958 | 226 |
| 2019 | 1076 | 186 |
| 2018 | 1049 | 193 |
| 2017 | 1127 | 169 |
| 2016 | 1104 | 177 |
| 2015 | 1414 | 121 |
| 2014 | 1729 | 87 |
Facts
Cillian in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
 | 32 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Cillian
Practice solitude and learn to survive on your own. Having number 6 as your expression number says you are responsible and trustworthy. In fact, you are known as the original weirdo who creates cool stuff. Focus on inner peace, balance, harmony, helping those in need, kindness, and love. You are always in the center of attention because of the unusual lifestyle you lead and life decisions that seem too dangerous to some but inspiring to others.
Other names similar to Cillian
- Tudi - Tudi's meaning is Satisfying or People has origin in Celtic notably used in Sanskrit is used as a girl name
- Rorik - Meaning of Rorik is Illustrious is used majorly in Frisian and a baby boy name is of Celtic origin
- Devren - Unfamiliar boy name Devren means "Defender and English and American Place Name" is of Celtic origin. Devren is resulted from Devon.
- Britta - Substantially used in Finnish, Icelandic and Greenlandic preeminent, Britta means "The Exalted One, Power or Sublime", a baby girl name is rooted from Old English, Old Norse and Celtic
- Kaeden - Used mostly in English frequently used, Kaeden has its origin in Old Irish, Arabic and Celtic and is bestowed upon both genders, Kaeden means "Son of Cadán"
Sibling Names for Cillian
If you're thinking of naming your baby boy Cillian, you might be looking for some inspiration on sibling names that complement this unique and charming moniker. Whether you're searching for a name with similar Irish roots or simply want something that sounds great alongside Cillian, we've compiled a list of potential names to consider.
Sister to Cillian
Names for Cillian's brother
Famous people named Cillian
- Cillian Murphy, Irish actor
- Cillian Vallely, Irish musician, born in Armagh, Northern Ireland
- Cillian Sheridan, Irish professional footballer
- Cillian Lordan, professional footballer
- Cillian Willis, former professional rugby union footballer
- Cillian O'Sullivan in An Cosc as Actor
Lists having Cillian
- Boy names beginning with C
- American Boy Names
- Celtic Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Irish Boy Names
- Danish Boy Names
- Finnish Boy Names
- French Boy Names
- Norwegian Boy Names
- Swedish Boy Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that ends with -ian
- Popular Boy Names in Ireland (2019)
- Baby Names that mean War
- Baby Names that mean Strife
- Baby Names that mean Church
- Baby Names that mean Battle
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004