Keoni
Keoni is a boy's name of Hawaiian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Keoni is the Hawaiian form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has been steadily used in the United States, particularly within Hawaiian culture and across the broader U.S. mainland. It offers a distinct, melodic alternative to the traditional John while retaining the same biblical root.
Popularity in the United States
3,204 babies in the United States have been named Keoni since 1880. It ranks #2273 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1372.
States where it is most popular
- HI (41 %)
- CA (37.8 %)
- WA (6.4 %)
- TX (4.6 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
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 | 16 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 310 |
| 1990-2000 | 527 |
| 2000-2010 | 804 |
| 2010-2019 | 843 |
| 2020-2029 | 570 |
Famous people named Keoni
- Keoni Waxman: director, producer
Fun facts
- Keoni developed in Hawaii as the phonetic adapted form of the English name John.
- The name has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records for decades, especially in Hawaii.