Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Kloe
GirlGreek, American (modern coinage)· “variant of Chloe, green shoot”
- Meaning
- variant of Chloe, green shoot
- Origin
- Greek, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- KLOH-ee
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #4,124
- US babies 2025
- 35
- Best rank
- #965 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2009
Meaning and origin of Kloe
Kloe is a Greek and American (modern coinage) name that means “variant of Chloe, green shoot”.
Kloe is a modern spelling of Chloe, from the Greek word for a green shoot or young plant growth. In ancient Greece, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, honoring her role in the spring growth of crops. The name appears in the New Testament, where Paul mentions the household of Chloe in his first letter to the Corinthians, and in the ancient romance Daphnis and Chloe. The K spelling gives the name a fresh, contemporary look while keeping its soft, familiar sound.
Popularity over time
Kloe first appears in US Social Security records in 1991. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2009. Its best national rank was #965 in 2010, and the most babies received it in 2009, when 267 were named Kloe. In 2025, 35 babies were named Kloe, and it ranked #4,124 nationally. That is 71% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,495 in 2000, #965 in 2010, and #4,124 in 2025. Of the 3,300 US girls named Kloe since records began, 48% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,301 babies. Since 2010, 1,569 more have been named Kloe.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jamiya, Ivana, Dalilah, Amiah, and Kamya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kloe ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2644 | 7 |
| Texas | #3127 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Kloe is usually pronounced KLOH-ee, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with K and ends in “-oe”.
Middle names for Kloe
A few middle names that flow with Kloe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kloe
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kloe mean?
Kloe is a Greek and American (modern coinage) name that means “variant of Chloe, green shoot”.
What is the origin of the name Kloe?
Kloe has Greek and modern American roots. Kloe is a modern spelling of Chloe, from the Greek word for a green shoot or young plant growth.
Is Kloe a popular name?
Not especially. Kloe ranked #4,124 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kloe a boy or girl name?
Kloe is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Kloe?
Kloe is usually pronounced KLOH-ee. 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