Modern invented name, likely a variant of Quinton or Keon
Keyonta is a modern American name, likely created as a rhythmic blend of the prefix 'Ke-' with the suffix '-onta'. It is often considered a creative variant of names like Quinton, meaning 'fifth', or Keon, which has roots in Gaelic and Hebrew. It gained some usage in the late 20th century within African American communities.
Less common today
Keyonta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,655 in 1995.
Former NFL defensive tackle
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).