Declining since 1997.
Popularity of Keiona since 1974
Babies named Keiona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 34 |
| 1980s | 171 |
| 1990s | 350 |
| 2000s | 234 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Keiona is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1974, a time when inventive, melodic names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1996, a year that aligns with the broader trend of names beginning with the 'Kei-' sound. Since 1997, however, its frequency has been declining steadily. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, and its usage is too sparse to identify any top states. Keiona exemplifies the creative naming practices of the late 20th century, where parents combined fashionable syllables to craft distinctive identities for their children.
Keiona first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and saw modest use in the 1990s. It is likely a modern coinage, perhaps formed by combining the popular prefix 'Kei-' (as in Keisha or Keira) with the suffix '-ona', or as a variation of names like Keona. There is no established derivation from any known language.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kei, Kiki
Sibling names for Keiona
Names that share Keiona's style, for a brother or sister.
