James vs Keona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Keona

Girl #5,884 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the sweet fragrance, God is gracious"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,884
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keo, Ona

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Keona Rank #5,884

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5884 for Keona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Keona ___

  • Keona Rose
  • Keona Marie
  • Keona Grace
  • Keona Lani
  • Keona Pearl
  • Keona Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Keona

Leilani Kaimana Malia Kai Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Keona more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Keona at #5884 in the United States.

What do James and Keona mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keona means "the sweet fragrance, God is gracious" (Hawaiian origin).

Are James and Keona boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Keona is primarily a girl name.

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