What does Kaito mean?
Kaito commonly joins the kanji for “sea/ocean” with “soar” or “fly.”
What does Kenta mean?
Kenta joins the kanji for “healthy, strong” with “thick” or “big.”
Kaito vs Kenta
Which is more popular?
Kaito is more popular than Kenta today: about 71 US babies were given the name Kaito in 2025, compared with 7 named Kenta.
| Kaito | Kenta | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ocean; soar | Healthy and big |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KY-toh | KEN-tah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1994 | 1973 |
| Peak year | 2022 (84) | 1977 (48) |
| In 2025 | 71 | 7 |
| Trend | Rising | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kaito
Kenta
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kaito | Kenta |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 426 | 29 |
| 2010s | 463 | 98 |
| 2000s | 293 | 155 |
| 1990s | 53 | 216 |
| 1980s | 0 | 120 |
| 1970s | 0 | 93 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaito or Kenta more popular?
Kaito is more popular than Kenta today: about 71 US babies were given the name Kaito in 2025, compared with 7 named Kenta.
What is the difference between Kaito and Kenta?
Kaito means Ocean; soar (Japanese origin), while Kenta means Healthy and big (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Kaito or Kenta?
In US records, Kaito first appears in 1994 and Kenta in 1973, so Kenta has the longer recorded history.