UK girl's name
Keonna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek meaning "daughter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Keonna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keonna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1491, with 21 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 21 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2022 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Keonna is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Keonna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Keonna ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 21 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 21 girls were registered as Keonna.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keonna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1491
2024
Births in 2024
21
Latest year
Peak year
2024
21 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Keonna mean?
The name Keonna is a relatively modern invention, with its origins rooted in the late 20th century. It is believed to have been derived from the combination of the name Keona, which itself is a variant of the Hawaiian name Keoni, meaning "God is gracious," and the suffix "-na," which is a common ending for feminine names.
While there is no definitive historical record of the name's inception, it is speculated to have emerged as a creative name choice among African-American communities in the United States. The name's uniqueness and melodic sound may have contributed to its growing popularity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keonna can be traced back to the late 1970s. However, it wasn't until the 1990s that the name gained significant traction, likely influenced by the rising trend of creating unique and personalized names during that era.
Throughout its relatively short history, the name Keonna has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person is Keonna Green, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Another individual with this name is Keonna Walker, an American basketball player who played for the University of Louisville and was drafted by the Indiana Fever in the WNBA in 2016.
In the realm of entertainment, Keonna Deveaux is a Canadian actress known for her roles in television shows like "The Strain" and "Burden of Truth."
While the name Keonna has no direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in Hawaiian and African-American naming traditions contribute to its cultural significance and uniqueness.
Lastly, Keonna Davis is an American singer and songwriter who gained recognition as a finalist on the reality competition show "The X Factor" in 2012.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Keonna over time
The chart below shows babies named Keonna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2022 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Keonna, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 21 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keonna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keonna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3586 | 30 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Keonna
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Keonna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Keonna in the UK right now?
In 2024, Keonna was ranked #1491 for girls in England and Wales, with 21 births registered.
When was Keonna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 21 babies registered as Keonna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Keonna?
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek meaning "daughter".
How many people are called Keonna in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Keonna across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.