Keona vs Shawna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Shawna

Girl #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,082
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keona Rank #5,884
Shawna Rank #6,082

Keona is more popular, ranked #5884 vs #6082 for Shawna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keona ___

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

Shawna ___

  • Shawna Lynn
  • Shawna Marie
  • Shawna Elizabeth
  • Shawna Kay
  • Shawna Nicole
  • Shawna Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keona

Leilani Kaimana Malia Kai Nalu

If you choose Shawna

Shannon Patrick Colleen Brendan Kelly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keona or Shawna more popular?

Keona is more popular, ranked #5884 compared to Shawna at #6082 in the United States.

What do Keona and Shawna mean?

Keona means "the sweet fragrance, God is gracious" (Hawaiian origin). Shawna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Keona and Shawna boy or girl names?

Keona is primarily a girl name. Shawna is primarily a girl name.

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