Declining since 1996, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Kiona since 1973
Babies named Kiona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 276 |
| 1990s | 607 |
| 2000s | 436 |
| 2010s | 167 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Kiona first appeared on U.S. naming records in 1973, a relatively recent addition that likely reflects a broader trend toward melodic and nature-inspired names. Its peak year was 1995, but since 1996 the name has been falling in use, consistent with its rare status. Today, about 1 in 133,939 girls receives this uncommon name. Kiona's origins are uncertain, with some attributing it to a Native American phrase meaning 'brown hills,' though this derivation is not widely confirmed. The name remains a distinct, soft-sounding choice in the landscape of modern American naming.
The name Kiona first appeared in the United States in 1973. It may be a variant of Kiyo'na, a name from the Hopi or other Native American languages, but its exact origin is unclear. In modern usage, it is often considered a melodic invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kiki, Kio, Nona
Sibling names for Kiona
Names that share Kiona's style, for a brother or sister.
