Keno

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEE-noh /ˈki.no/High

Meaning: A short form of names like Keanu ('the cool breeze', Hawaiian) or Kenneth; the English word 'keno' also names a lottery-style game (from the French quine); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A short form of Keanu/Kenneth: Keno is a crisp name. Warm and modern (said 'KEE-noh'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowHawaiian, Modern coinage

MeaningA short form of names like Keanu ('the cool breeze', Hawaiian) or Kenneth; the English word 'keno' also names a lottery-style game (from the French quine); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7012 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 617

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keno is a short form of names like Keanu ('the cool breeze', Hawaiian) or Kenneth; the English word 'keno' also names a game (from the French quine) (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KEE-noh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, a short form, and crisp.

Did you know? Keno is a short form of names like Keanu ('the cool breeze') or Kenneth; the English word 'keno' also names a lottery-style game — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KEE-noh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Keno — Hawaiian/modern; short form; routes layered

Variations

KinoKeeno

Nicknames

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If you like Keno…

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Kenzo— a fellow modern Ken- name

Kino— a sound-adjacent -ino name

Keon— a companion Ke- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keno mean?

Keno is a short form of Keanu ('the cool breeze') or Kenneth; the word 'keno' also names a game. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keno?

It's said KEE-noh /ˈki.no/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keno a boy or girl name?

Keno is a boy's name.

How popular is Keno?

Keno is a very rare name in the U.S.