Kaito
Kaito is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Ocean, sea, or soaring, flying (depending on kanji characters).
Origin and history
Kaito is a masculine name of Japanese origin. Depending on the kanji used to write it, it often combines elements meaning 'ocean' or 'sea' with 'soar' or 'fly'. It has grown steadily in usage in the United States over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,235 babies in the United States have been named Kaito since 1880. It ranks #3463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1504.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.2 %)
- HI (16.7 %)
- NY (12.2 %)
- TX (3.4 %)
- WA (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 293 |
| 2010-2019 | 463 |
| 2020-2029 | 426 |
Famous people named Kaito
- Kaito Yamamoto: Footballer, Athlete
Fun facts
- The meaning of Kaito changes based on the kanji combination, with popular pairings including 'kai' (sea) and 'to' (soar).
- Kaito has consistently ranked among the top names for newborn boys in Japan since the late 1990s.