MallowbyNames

Keyuna

kee-YOO-nah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coined name.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Keyuna since 1979

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

5914198020002020Most births 1993Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s6
1980s35
1990s85
2000s42
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Keyuna is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1979. Its usage peaked in 1993, but even then the number of births was very small. The name never ranked in the top 1000, and its trajectory has been stable, meaning it has remained consistently uncommon. The name's formation suggests it was creatively assembled from fashionable sound elements, similar to other modern coinages of its era. Given its scarcity, Keyuna has no top states associated with it, as its occurrences are too few to show regional preference. It stands as a unique choice for parents seeking an extremely rare name.

Keyuna is a rare modern American coinage, likely formed from the popular prefix "Key-" (as in Keisha, Keyla) and the suffix "-una," perhaps influenced by names like Luna or Una. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and saw its peak usage in 1993. The name has never ranked among the top 1000, reflecting its very low historical usage.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Key, Kiki, Una

Sibling names for Keyuna

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

Sisters: Kiana, Leilani, Mya, Shayla, Anaya

Brothers: Kaleb, Deion, Jaylen, Elian, Zaire

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Questions parents ask

What does Keyuna mean?
The meaning of Keyuna is uncertain; it is likely a modern invented name without a traditional etymology.
How popular is Keyuna?
Keyuna is extremely rare. It has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 and had its highest usage in 1993, with fewer than 5 births recorded that year.
Is Keyuna a boy or girl name?
Keyuna is almost exclusively used for girls.