Kiona
Every Kiona since 1973 — 1,668 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kiona
Kiona is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,626 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 1,668 American babies have been named Kiona. Its peak came in 1995, when 78 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kiona stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kiona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,626 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,829 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,807 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,957 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,292 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,338 |
| 2019 | 9 | #10,948 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,188 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,243 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,212 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,860 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,279 |
| 2013 | 22 | #5,929 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,042 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,992 |
| 2010 | 34 | #4,360 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,951 |
| 2008 | 37 | #4,233 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,171 |
| 2006 | 49 | #3,341 |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,035 |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,300 |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,073 |
| 2002 | 40 | #3,438 |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,654 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,924 |
| 1995 | 78 | #1,827 |
| 1990 | 54 | #2,329 |
| 1985 | 28 | #3,199 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,621 |
| 1975 | 13 | #4,722 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kiona in 2025?
Kiona ranked #8,626 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kiona?
1,668 babies have been named Kiona in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kiona most popular?
Kiona peaked in 1995, when 78 newborns received the name.
Is Kiona a boy or girl name?
Kiona is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kiona rising or falling?
Kiona is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.