Holding steady.
Popularity of Keyauna since 1982
Babies named Keyauna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 93 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keyauna is a modern American name, first recorded in 1982. Its peak year was 1995, and it has remained stable but very rare since, with no recorded top states or rankings. The name is likely an African American coinage, following the 'Ke-' prefix trend popular in the 1970s and 1980s. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it fits a pattern of inventive, melodic names that emerged during that era. Keyauna remains an uncommon choice, reflecting individual creativity in naming rather than long-standing tradition.
Keyauna is a modern American name, likely emerging in the late 20th century within African American naming traditions. It follows a pattern of names starting with 'Ke-' (e.g., Keisha, Kenya) combined with a '-auna' suffix similar to Shauna or Launa. The name first appeared in recorded data in 1982, with its peak year of usage in 1995, and has since seen stable but low usage. It does not have a clear derivation from any older language or culture.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Kiki, Una
Sibling names for Keyauna
Names that share Keyauna's style, for a brother or sister.
