The baby name Keion is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-on (kee-ON). IPA: /kiˈɑn/ (General American) or /kiˈɒn/ (British).
The baby name Keion is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-on (kee-ON). IPA: /kiˈɑn/ (General American) or /kiˈɒn/ (British).
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Keion is a modern American given name, most often interpreted as a stylized form of Keon. Keon commonly traces to the Irish name Cian, meaning “ancient” or “enduring,” and Keion preserves the same two-syllable rhythm (pronounced KEE-on, sometimes KAY-on). Its spelling also reflects late-20th-century preferences for the -eion/-eon sound, influenced by names such as Deion and Leon and by the popular K-initial in African American naming traditions.
Documented in U.S. records since the 1990s, Keion is used primarily for boys and conveys a sleek, contemporary vibe. Close variants include Keon, Keyon, Kion, and Keian; short forms include Kei and Ke. As with Keon, some interpretive paths link it to Eoin/John (“God is gracious”) or to Persian Kian/Kiyan (“royal”), though these are secondary associations. Notable bearers include athletes Keion Brooks Jr. and Keion White.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #277 | 2 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #850 | 43 | 7,044 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
Keion is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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