Kionah is a unique and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God heard." It is derived from the Hebrew name Keyna, which translates to "God has heard." This name is often associated with the biblical figure Kyneus, who was a commander in King David's army. Kionah is not a particularly common name, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and meaningful name for their child. It is pronounced as /kiːˈoʊnə/ and is often spelled phonetically as Keiona or Ki'ona. There are no specific variations of the name Kionah; however, some creative spellings include Kyonah and Kiönah. Individuals named Kionah may be addressed informally as Kio or Kay for short.
"The name Kionah experienced a dip in popularity between 2002 and 2007, with an equal number of births occurring in 1999 and 2002, but then decreasing to five births in 2007."