Declining since 1994, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Keyonna since 1973
Babies named Keyonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 138 |
| 1980s | 649 |
| 1990s | 1,137 |
| 2000s | 1,125 |
| 2010s | 443 |
| 2020s | 89 |
Meaning & origin
Keyonna is a modern American girl's name that emerged in 1973, during a period when new, melodic names blending popular sounds were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 1995, when it ranked highest in usage among newborn girls. Since 1994, its popularity has fallen steadily, and by 2025 it was given to roughly 1 in every 123,636 newborns, ranking 7,885. The name is thought to combine the Ke- prefix (as in Keisha, adapted from Aisha) with the -onna ending from Yvonne or Donna, reflecting a creative naming trend common among African American communities in the late 20th century. Despite its decline, Keyonna remains a distinctive choice with a casual yet feminine sound, and its variants like Keyana share a similar style.
Keyonna is a modern American coinage first recorded in 1973. It appears to be a blend of the popular prefix Ke- (from names like Keisha, a variant of Aisha) with the suffix -onna, possibly from Yvonne or Donna. The name rose in usage during the 1990s, peaking in 1995, and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Kiki, Nonie
Variants: Keyana
Sibling names for Keyonna
Names that share Keyonna's style, for a brother or sister.
