Holding steady.
Popularity of Keyna since 1956
Babies named Keyna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 42 |
| 1970s | 117 |
| 1980s | 100 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 9 |
| 2020s | 14 |
Meaning & origin
Keyna is a rare girls' name that has never appeared in the U.S. top 1000. It was first recorded in 1956, and its peak usage came in 1977. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, appearing occasionally but never gaining widespread popularity. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a variant of Keena, an Anglicized Irish name, or a modern invention. Given its low frequency, Keyna offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking something unusual.
Keyna is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of Keena, which itself is an Anglicized form of Irish Cian or a short form of names like McKenna. Alternatively, it could be a modern invented name, perhaps influenced by the popular 'K' initial and 'ena' ending found in names like Keena or Kena. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1956, but it has never entered widespread use.
“Keyna” around the world
Where Keyna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Keyna
Names that share Keyna's style, for a brother or sister.
