Keona

♀ Girl

Pronounced kee-OH-nah /kiˈoʊ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hawaiian, 'God's gracious gift; the abundance of the world' (a feminine form of Keoni, the Hawaiian John); here for girls; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: God's gracious gift: Keona is Hawaiian for 'God's gracious gift'. Soft, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'kee-OH-nah').

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Origin LowHawaiian

MeaningFrom Hawaiian, 'God's gracious gift; the abundance of the world' (a feminine form of Keoni, the Hawaiian John); here for girls; used for both sexes

U.S. rank (2025)#3188 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births50 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,234

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

Keona comes from Hawaiian — variously understood as 'God's gracious gift' (a feminine of Keoni, the Hawaiian John, 'God is gracious') and 'the abundance of the world' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'kee-OH-nah'; nickname Keo).

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, God's-gracious-gift at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Keona ties to Hawaiian, 'God's gracious gift; the world's abundance' (linked to Keoni, the Hawaiian John, 'God is gracious') — a soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kee-OH-nah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Keona — routes layered

Variations

KeonnaKionaKeoni

Nicknames

Keo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keona mean?

Keona is Hawaiian for 'God's gracious gift; the world's abundance'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keona?

It's said kee-OH-nah /kiˈoʊ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keona a boy or girl name?

Keona is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Keona?

Keona is a rare name in the U.S.