Keontae

Keontae is a masculine given name that emerged in the United States in the late 20th century. It appears to follow the pattern of names beginning with 'Ke-' such as Keonte, Keon, and Keyonte, which gained popularity from the 1980s onward. The name may be a creative combination of the prefix 'Ke-' with endings influenced by names like Montae or Dontae. The 'Ke-' element might derive from names of various origins, including Gaelic (where 'Kean' means 'ancient') or could be a modern phonetic creation. Keontae demonstrates the trend toward distinctive-sounding names with recognizable prefixes and suffixes combined in novel ways. Usage data suggests the name peaked in popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, though it has never been among the most common names nationally.

Keontae is also given to girls.

Pronounced kee-AHN-tay.

As of October 2026, Keontae ranked #14458 in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #14072 in 1990.