Keone

♂ Boy

Pronounced keh-OH-neh /kɛˈoʊ.nɛ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + one, 'sand', hence 'the sand'; also the Hawaiian form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The sand; God is gracious: Keone is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'keh-OH-neh').

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Origin LowHawaiian

MeaningFrom the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + one, 'sand', hence 'the sand'; also the Hawaiian form of John, 'God is gracious'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10221 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1986

Total births (all-time)≈ 610

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

Keone comes from the Hawaiian — ke, 'the', + one, 'sand', hence 'the sand'; also the Hawaiian form of John, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'keh-OH-neh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, the-sand at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Keone joins the Hawaiian ke ('the') and one ('sand'), hence 'the sand' — also the Hawaiian form of John, 'God is gracious' — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'keh-OH-neh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Keone — Hawaiian; routes layered

Variations

KeoniKeoneh

Nicknames

Keo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keone mean?

Keone is Hawaiian for 'the sand' (ke + one); also the Hawaiian form of John, 'God is gracious'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keone?

It's said keh-OH-neh /kɛˈoʊ.nɛ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keone a boy or girl name?

Keone is a boy's name.

How popular is Keone?

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