Rising since 1987, #2,056 for boys today.
Popularity of Keoni since 1968
Babies named Keoni per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2013, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Keoni's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 | 134 |
| 1980s | 0 | 310 |
| 1990s | 71 | 527 |
| 2000s | 117 | 804 |
| 2010s | 94 | 843 |
| 2020s | 90 | 570 |
Meaning & origin
Keoni is the Hawaiian form of John, pronounced keh-OH-nee. According to data from the Social Security Administration, Keoni first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1968, and its popularity has been steadily rising since 1987, reflecting growing interest in Hawaiian names. The name reached its peak rank of 2056 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 23,723 baby boys receiving the name that year. Top states for Keoni include Washington, California, and Texas. Keoni offers a distinctive cultural heritage while maintaining a familiar meaning rooted in biblical tradition.
Keoni is the Hawaiian transliteration of the English name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Missionaries introduced biblical names to Hawaii in the 19th century, and Keoni became established as a common Hawaiian given name. It reflects the cultural adaptation of Christian names into the Hawaiian language.
Where Keoni is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Keoni” around the world
Where Keoni lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keo, Koa
Sibling names for Keoni
Names that share Keoni's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Kai, Leilani, Nalani, Kawika, Moana, Kahlani, Keilani, Kaloni, Kanani, Ulani, Kamea, Kawena, Keimani, Kohana, Mahlani, Neilani, Deilani, Healani, Iolani, Kealohilani, Kehaulani, Laloni, Leialoha, Pualani, Teuila, Uilani
Brothers: Kanoa, Ikaika, Kaimana, Makana, Kekoa, Makaio, Akoni, Kamuela, Lopaka
