Kayonna
Meaning of Kayonna
Kayonna is a modern American coinage that emerged in the late twentieth century, characterized by its fusion of the diminutive root Kay—deriving indirectly from Katherine, itself traced to the Greek katharos, “pure”—and the feminine suffix -onna, which echoes the widespread Anna ending in Indo-European naming traditions. Absent from classical onomastic corpora, the name nonetheless registers a consistent albeit modest presence in the United States, as evidenced by Social Security Administration figures: since its first appearance in 1977 with six recorded births (rank 772), it has fluctuated within the mid-800 to mid-900 range, culminating in eight births in 2024 (rank 942). This statistical trajectory reflects its appeal to parents seeking a harmonious blend of phonetic familiarity and individual distinction, positioning Kayonna as an exemplar of contemporary name formation that privileges both tradition and innovation.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as kay-AH-nuh (/keɪˈanə/)
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