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Kaito
BoyJapanese· “often "sea" and "soar", by kanji”
- Meaning
- often "sea" and "soar", by kanji
- Origin
- Japanese
- Pronunciation
- KY-toh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,085
- US babies 2025
- 71
- Best rank
- #1,879 (2022)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Kaito
Kaito is a Japanese name that is usually said to mean “often "sea" and "soar", by kanji”.
Kaito is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji used to write it. Common combinations include kai, "sea" or "ocean," and to, "soar" or "fly," giving meanings such as "ocean flight." The name is common in Japan. It is said KY-toh. Kai and Kaitlyn share its opening sound, but Kaito is a separate Japanese name. Kai is a natural short form. Because the kanji vary, families usually explain which meaning they intended.
Popularity over time
Kaito first appears in US Social Security records in 1994. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,879 in 2022, the same year it reached its highest count of 84 babies. In 2025, 71 babies were named Kaito, and it ranked #2,085 nationally. That is 51% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,478 in 2000, #2,662 in 2010, and #2,085 in 2025. Of the 1,235 US boys named Kaito since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 426 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Jibreel, Klaus, Armin, Arius, and Zacari.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kaito ranked highest in Hawaii, Washington, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | #237 | 5 |
| Washington | #765 | 8 |
| California | #1543 | 11 |
| New York | #1897 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Kaito is usually pronounced KY-toh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-to”.
Middle names for Kaito
A few middle names that flow with Kaito: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kaito
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaito mean?
Kaito is a Japanese name that is usually said to mean “often "sea" and "soar", by kanji”.
What is the origin of the name Kaito?
Kaito has Japanese roots. Kaito is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji used to write it.
Is Kaito a popular name?
Not especially. Kaito ranked #2,085 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kaito a boy or girl name?
Kaito is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Kaito?
Kaito is usually pronounced KY-toh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings