What does Kaito mean?
Kaito commonly joins the kanji for “sea/ocean” with “soar” or “fly.”
What does Sora mean?
Sora means “sky” in Japanese.
Kaito vs Sora
Which is more popular?
Kaito is more popular than Sora today: about 71 US babies were given the name Kaito in 2025, compared with 63 named Sora.
| Kaito | Sora | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Ocean; soar | Sky |
| Origin | Japanese | Japanese |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KY-toh | SOH-rah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1994 | 2004 |
| Peak year | 2022 (84) | 2022 (77) |
| In 2025 | 71 | 63 |
| Trend | Rising | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Kaito
Sora
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Kaito | Sora |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 426 | 342 |
| 2010s | 463 | 258 |
| 2000s | 293 | 63 |
| 1990s | 53 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kaito or Sora more popular?
Kaito is more popular than Sora today: about 71 US babies were given the name Kaito in 2025, compared with 63 named Sora.
What is the difference between Kaito and Sora?
Kaito means Ocean; soar (Japanese origin), while Sora means Sky (Japanese origin).
Which name is older, Kaito or Sora?
In US records, Kaito first appears in 1994 and Sora in 2004, so Kaito has the longer recorded history.