Uncertain; possibly a modern elaboration of Kay or Katherine.
Kayona is a rare modern American name. It likely originated as an elaboration of the name Kay, which itself stems from Katherine, meaning 'pure', or it may be a creative variation of names like Keona or Ayona. Due to its modern and rare usage, it does not have a singular established etymology.
Less common today
Kayona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,472 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
