Kaito
Kaito first appears in US records in 1994. It peaked in 2022, when 84 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 71.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kaito popular?
Rising Kaito has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 426 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 463 | |
| 2000s | 293 | |
| 1990s | 53 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kaito mean?
Kaito commonly joins the kanji for “sea/ocean” with “soar” or “fly.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaito mean?
Kaito means Ocean; soar. Kaito commonly joins the kanji for “sea/ocean” with “soar” or “fly.”
What is the origin of the name Kaito?
Kaito is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Kaito?
Kaito is pronounced “KY-toh.”
Is Kaito a boy or a girl name?
Kaito is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Kaito a popular name right now?
Kaito has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Kaito?
In 2025, Kaito ranked #2085 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kaito most popular?
Kaito was most popular in 2022, when about 84 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kaito?
Names similar to Kaito include Sora, Tatsuo, Kenta, Takeshi, Ryu.
What names go well with Kaito?
Japanese names that pair well with Kaito include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.