Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Keona
GirlAmerican (modern coinage), Hawaiian· “modern name, meaning uncertain”
- Meaning
- modern name, meaning uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Hawaiian
- Pronunciation
- kee-OH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,188
- US babies 2025
- 50
- Best rank
- #1,319 (1992)
- Peak year
- 2004
Meaning and origin of Keona
Keona is often said to mean “modern name, meaning uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Hawaiian roots.
Keona is a modern name whose origin is uncertain. It may be a variant of Kiana or Keana, or a feminine form of Keon, a name that some link to the Irish Eoghan. Some families connect it with Hawaiian names, but no direct Hawaiian source is confirmed. It is said kee-OH-nuh. The spelling is phonetic, and Kiona and Keonna are other versions. Because its roots are unclear, families often choose it for its sound rather than a fixed meaning.
Popularity over time
Keona first appears in US Social Security records in 1973. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,319 in 1992, and the most babies received it in 2004, when 135 were named Keona. In 2025, 50 babies were named Keona, and it ranked #3,188 nationally. That is 43% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,714 in 1980, #1,683 in 2000, #4,541 in 2010, and #3,188 in 2025. Of the 3,285 US girls named Keona since records began, 29% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 923 babies. Since 2010, 480 more have been named Keona.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Niyah, Lexy, Pilar, Akasha, and Lili.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Keona ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2641 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 94% of US babies named Keona over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Keona is usually pronounced kee-OH-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Keona
A few middle names that flow with Keona: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Keona
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keona mean?
Keona is often said to mean “modern name, meaning uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) and Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Keona?
Keona has modern American and Hawaiian roots. Keona is a modern name whose origin is uncertain.
Is Keona a popular name?
Not especially. Keona ranked #3,188 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Keona a boy or girl name?
Keona is mainly a girl's name. About 94% of US babies named Keona over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Keona?
Keona is usually pronounced kee-OH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings