Kione
Kione is an Irish gender-neutral name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.
Did you know?
- GenerationKione peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kione you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- HistoryKione first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Kione
Kione is a gender-neutral name of Irish origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
Origin:Irish names
Other spellings of Kione
More Irish names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
Questions about the name Kione
What is the origin of the name Kione?
Kione is Irish in origin. Other Irish names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Abigail (“my father is joy”) and Riley (“rye clearing”).
Is Kione a boy or girl name?
Both. Kione is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.
How popular is the name Kione?
Kione is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #7,831 in 2003, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Kione?
If you like Kione, you might also like Kionne. Kionne is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Kione?
Kione is an Irish gender-neutral name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.