Holding steady.
Popularity of Kevona since 1989
Babies named Kevona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kevona is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1989, reflecting the late-20th-century trend of creating new names from fashionable sounds and syllables. Its peak usage came in 1996, after which its frequency decreased; by 2025 it remains stable at a very low level. The name has never been recorded in any top state lists, indicating its rarity across the country. Given its recent coinage and lack of traditional roots, families choosing Kevona likely appreciate its distinctive sound rather than any historic or cultural weight.
Kevona first appeared in U.S. records in 1989, suggesting a modern coinage. It likely blends the popular prefix 'Ke-' (as in Keisha or Kenya) with the suffix '-vona' or '-ona', fashionable in the 1980s and 1990s. No traditional etymology or prior usage has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kevy, Vona
Sibling names for Kevona
Names that share Kevona's style, for a brother or sister.
