Pure or holy person
Kiyona is a modern Japanese-inspired name, likely a variation of Kiyone or Kiyomi. It combines the Japanese element 'kiyo', meaning pure, clean, or holy, with the suffix 'na', which can mean vegetables, greens, or apple tree depending on the kanji used. In a Western context, it is often chosen for its melodic, multi-cultural sound.
Less common today
Kiyona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,927 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).