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Keyion

KEE-on · of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or variant of Kian/Keon

Peak popularity
2007
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Keyion since 1995

Babies named Keyion per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711200020102020Most births 2007Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s17
2000s52
2010s46
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Keyion is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1995, placing it among the more recent arrivals in the U.S. naming pool. Its peak year came in 2007, when it achieved its highest recorded usage, though it has never entered the top 1000 and remains extremely rare. The name's trajectory has been stable since its peak, with no dramatic rise or fall. As a coinage of the late 20th century, Keyion reflects contemporary naming trends favoring unique-sounding creations with smooth, vowel-ending rhythms. Its primary origins are Modern American, and it likely arose as a stylistic variant of similar-sounding names like Keon or Kian. The etymology is uncertain, and no definitive meaning has been established.

Keyion is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in the United States in 1995. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of names like Kian (from Irish or Persian origins) or Keon (possibly an Irish Anglicization). Its rise in the early 2000s suggests it emerged as a creative respelling or combination sounds fashionable in contemporary naming. The name has seen consistent but low usage since the mid-2000s, with its peak year in 2007.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Key, K

Variants: Keon, Kian, Keyon

Sibling names for Keyion

Names that share Keyion's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kira, Mia, Nyla, Zara, Ayla

Brothers: Kaden, Jayce, Zion, Miles, Liam

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Keyion mean?
The meaning of Keyion is uncertain. It may be a modern invented name or a variant of names like Kian or Keon, with no established meaning in English.
How popular is Keyion currently?
Keyion has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names. It was first recorded in 1995 and peaked in 2007. Its usage has remained stable at very low levels through 2025.
Is Keyion a boy or girl name?
Keyion is primarily used as a boy's name, though its rarity makes it unisex in practice.