Will my child share the name Kirat with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Kirat per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Kirat in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Kirat becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Kirat is declining: down 156 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,491 in 2024.

Is Kirat a good choice for a distinctive name?

Kirat is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Kirat a popular baby name in the United States?

Kirat does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Kirat

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Kirat is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Kirat in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2605

About the Name Kirat

2024 marks Kirat's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1491. The name has climbed 958 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Kirat is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Kirat in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Kirat

Kirat Rai Yayokkha — Kirat Rai Yayokkha (Nepali: किरात राई यायोक्खा) is a social organization of the Rai people, an indigenous ethnic group in Nepal that established in 1990 The word "Kirat" describes the ancient tribes of Nepal, while "Rai" is the name of one of the Kirat ethnic…
Kirat Singh — Kirat Singh Rana of Bamraulia Jat dynasty was the last ruler of Gohad State in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Kirat Yakthung Chumlung — Kirat Yakthung Chumlung (Nepali: किरात याक्थुङ चुम्लुङ) is a social organization of the Limbu indigenous ethnic group of Nepal.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the name Kirat

UK babies named Kirat (2025)

< 1

Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)

~0.0

In a school of 600

↓ 156 places

Rank change (last 5 years)

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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Kirat

Almost certainly the only Kirat in the class

UK Popularity (2004–2025)

Rank and birth count · ONS official data

No US data available for this name

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Famous People Named Kirat

Notable people who share this name, from history to the present day. See full list on Wikipedia

Kirat Rai Yayokkhab. 1990

Kirat Rai Yayokkha (Nepali: किरात राई यायोक्खा) is a social organization of the Rai people, an indigenous ethnic group in Nepal that established in 1990 The word "Kirat" describes the ancient tribes of Nepal, while "Rai" is the name of one of the Kirat ethnic groups.

Kirat SinghHistorical

Kirat Singh Rana of Bamraulia Jat dynasty was the last ruler of Gohad State in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Kirat Yakthung Chumlung

Kirat Yakthung Chumlung (Nepali: किरात याक्थुङ चुम्लुङ) is a social organization of the Limbu indigenous ethnic group of Nepal.

Kirat Singh Gurjar

Kirat Singh Gurjar is an Indian politician and businessman.