Holding steady.
Popularity of Kyona since 1978
Babies named Kyona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 62 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kyona is a rare name, first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1978. It reached its highest usage in 2006, though it has never entered the national top 1,000. The name appears to be a modern coinage, perhaps influenced by similar-sounding names like Kiona or Kyla, combined with the popular -ona suffix. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant decline or surge. While some sources suggest a connection to the Native American name Kiona, meaning 'brown hills,' this derivation is not firmly attested. Kyona has not been recorded among the top names in any state. For parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding name with an open-ended meaning, Kyona offers a unique choice.
Kyona first appeared in U.S. records in 1978. It is likely a modern coinage, possibly influenced by names like Kiona or Kyla, with the fashionable -ona suffix. No pre-modern root has been identified; it may also be a respelling of the Native American name Kiona, meaning 'brown hills' in the Yakama language, though that connection is speculative.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kiki
Variants: Kiona
Sibling names for Kyona
Names that share Kyona's style, for a brother or sister.
