MallowbyNames

Kiyonna

kee-YON-ah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1995

Declining since 1995.

Popularity of Kiyonna since 1981

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

511161990200020102020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s19
1990s78
2000s106
2010s42
2020s11

Meaning & origin

Kiyonna is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981. Its peak year was 1996, though it has never reached the top 1000. Since 1995, its usage has been steadily falling. The name's construction likely blends familiar sounds, possibly from Kiana and the popular suffix -onna, reflecting a broader trend of creatively constructed names in the late 20th century. Despite its relative rarity, Kiyonna has maintained a presence in the U.S. for over four decades, with its most notable usage concentrated in the 1990s.

Kiyonna is a modern invented name, likely created in the late 20th century. It may combine elements from names like Kiana or Yonna, or follow the fashionable suffix -onna, as seen in names like Leona and Iona. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1981.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kiyo, Yonna, KiKi

Variants: Kiona, Kiyana

Sibling names for Kiyonna

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kiyonna mean?
The meaning of Kiyonna is uncertain. It is a modern invented name without a known etymology, possibly a combination of Kiana and the suffix -onna.
How popular is the name Kiyonna?
Kiyonna has never ranked in the top 1000 U.S. baby names. Its peak year was 1996, when it was given to the most babies on record. Since 1995, its usage has been falling.
Is Kiyonna a boy or girl name?
Kiyonna is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.