Holding steady.
Popularity of Keyonia since 1974
Babies named Keyonia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 128 |
| 1990s | 153 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keyonia is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1974. Its peak year of usage was 1992, when it saw its highest recorded count, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000. The name has remained a stable but rare choice, with a trajectory that shows no dramatic increase or decline. Keyonia fits into a pattern of invented names from the late 20th century that combine fashionable phonetic elements, such as the 'Key-' prefix found in names like Keyon and Keyshawn, along with the melodic '-onia' suffix. Because the name is a modern coinage, it has no long history or established meaning; its appeal lies in its distinctive sound. Keyonia has been used primarily by African American families, reflecting broader naming trends in the United States.
Keyonia appears to be a modern coinage from the United States, first recorded in the 1970s. It is likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'Key-' (seen in names like Keyon and Keyshawn) with the feminine suffix '-onia', or as a variant of Keona. The name has seen most of its usage in the African American community, particularly in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Keya, Nia
Sibling names for Keyonia
Names that share Keyonia's style, for a brother or sister.
