Is Keoni a boy's or girl's name?

Keoni is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 359 recorded births.

When was Keoni most popular?

Keoni reached its peak popularity in 2013 with 113 births that year. It is currently ranked #1720 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Keoni?

Keoni is currently ranked #1720 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 3,131 babies since 1968.

Keoni

An uncommon Hawaiian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHawaiianRising fast Also a pet name

#1720▼ 124in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name from English

Keoni is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hawaiian origin, the Hawaiian form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Hawaii adapted the English name John into the softer, vowel-rich Keoni, which sounds like it was built for warm ocean breezes.

Keoni is used in Hawaii and among Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities on the mainland. About 3,130 U.S. births are recorded. It's a perfect example of how the Hawaiian language transforms a familiar name into something entirely beautiful.

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Popularity Over Time

Keoni was #1496 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1720, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Keoni
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	498	#1677	▼
2010s	842	#1810	▲
2000s	804	#1680	▲
1990s	527	#1798	▲
1980s	310	#1979	▲
1970s	134	#3319	▲
1960s	16	#3447	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(57 years, 1968–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Keoni
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	96	#1720	-13 (-11.9%)
2023	109	#1596	+5 (4.8%)
2022	104	#1659	-1 (-1.0%)
2021	105	#1617	+21 (25.0%)
2020	84	#1793	-8 (-8.7%)
2019	92	#1719	+19 (26.0%)
2018	73	#2007	+1 (1.4%)
2017	72	#1987	-10 (-12.2%)
2016	82	#1838	+1 (1.2%)
2015	81	#1834	+11 (15.7%)
2014	70	#2032	-43 (-38.1%)
2013	113	#1462	+16 (16.5%)
2012	97	#1609	+9 (10.2%)
2011	88	#1695	+14 (18.9%)
2010	74	#1919	-9 (-10.8%)
2009	83	#1804	-7 (-7.8%)
2008	90	#1699	-7 (-7.2%)
2007	97	#1612	+20 (26.0%)
2006	77	#1800	+2 (2.7%)
2005	75	#1766	-15 (-16.7%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Keoni as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Keoni has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 359 births since 1991.

#7396

Current rank

359

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Keoni be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Keoni is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1720. As a girl's name, it ranks #7396.

Keoni has two lives

Keoni, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1968–2024) · Methodology