Keyontae is a name of African American origin, meaning "first-born son". It is derived from the combination of two elements: "Kehinde", which means "first-born" in Yoruba language, and "Taye", which also means "first-born" but in Hausa language. Thus, Keyontae can be interpreted as a name that signifies pride and joy in having a first-born son.
The name Keyontae is believed to have been popularized by the famous jazz musician, John Coltrane, who named his first son Keyontae "Kehinde" Coltrane. This happened in 1960, and since then, the name has become more widely recognized and used among African American communities.
The spelling of Keyontae can vary; it may also appear as Keontay, Keonte, or other similar variations. Despite these variations, the core meaning and origin of the name remain consistent: pride and joy in being a first-born son.
The name Keyontae was quite popular in 1992 with eight births recorded that year. However, its popularity seemed to decline slightly the following year, with only five births registered in 1993. Overall, over the course of these two years, there were a total of thirteen babies named Keyontae.