Keonna: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: k-eh-ohnn-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 08, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Is elusive

Keonna is a unique and stylish name with African-American origins. It is often associated with grace, and intelligence. The name's exact meaning is elusive, but it is linked to ancient qualities of spirit and heart. Over time, Keonna has gained popularity as a creative and personalized name choice, particularly in the 1990s. Its melodic sound and cultural significance contribute to its importance. Keonna emerged as a creative name choice in the late 1970s but gained significant traction in the 1990s. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the name has been exclusively female since its inception, with a steady increase in popularity over the years. In 2023, there were 14 female babies born with the name Keonna in the United States.

Keonna Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Keonna is currently #11373 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Keonna is currently #6409 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Keonna is currently #5929 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Keonna is currently #3337 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Keonna is currently #5622 on Kiindred Australian Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Source: Social Security Administration

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