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