Keona
Keona is a girl's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
God's gracious gift, or precious one.
Origin and history
Keona is a feminine given name with roots in Hawaiian, often interpreted as meaning 'God's gracious gift'. It is also sometimes used as a contemporary variant of names like Keana or Fiona in the United States. While relatively uncommon, it has maintained steady, moderate usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,285 babies in the United States have been named Keona since 1880. It ranks #3105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1956.
States where it is most popular
- CA (16.7 %)
- TX (13.3 %)
- MD (12.3 %)
- VA (9.1 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 223 |
| 1980-1990 | 706 |
| 1990-2000 | 953 |
| 2000-2010 | 923 |
| 2010-2019 | 335 |
| 2020-2029 | 145 |
Fun facts
- In Hawaiian naming elements, 'Ona' can signify fragrance, sweetness, or a precious quality, combining into a phrase meaning 'gracious gift'.
- The name gained modest popularity in the United States starting in the late 20th century alongside similar three-syllable names starting with K.