Kiona

♀ Girl

Pronounced kee-OH-nuh /kiˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Kiona is frequently cited as a Native American name meaning 'brown hills,' a gloss we pass along respectfully but cannot firmly verify; it also reads for some U.S. families as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here.Low

In 30 seconds: Often cited as 'brown hills': Kiona is linked to a Native American gloss (said 'kee-OH-nuh'). Also read as a coinage; routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowNative American, English

MeaningKiona is frequently cited as a Native American name meaning 'brown hills,' a gloss we pass along respectfully but cannot firmly verify; it also reads for some U.S. families as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain here.

U.S. rank (2024)#12783 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,656

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

As a girl's name Kiona is commonly cited as a Native American name meaning 'brown hills,' a gloss we pass along respectfully while noting it is not firmly documented; others read it as a modern coinage. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'kee-OH-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, nature-linked, and gentle.

Did you know? Kiona is widely cited as a Native American name meaning 'brown hills' — a gloss we share respectfully, though it is hard to verify. For some U.S. families it reads instead as a modern coinage, which we note (said 'kee-OH-nuh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Kiona — Cited Native American 'brown hills' (unverified) / coinage; routes uncertain

Variations

KionahKeonaKyona

Nicknames

KikiOna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiona mean?

Kiona is often cited as Native American for 'brown hills,' a gloss we share respectfully; it also reads as a coinage. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kiona?

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

Is Kiona a boy or girl name?

Kiona is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kiona?

Kiona is a rare name for girls in the U.S.