Kaito

Kaito is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 75 boys in the United States.

Kaito at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kaito

Kaito belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kaito first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1876 in 2022, and in 2024 75 babies received the name — 1,164 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kaito in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#1876 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Kaito in 2024
75
Total since 1880
1,164

Kaito in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2002
Best rank
#1469 in 2022
Babies named Kaito in 2025
10
Total since 1996
158

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kaito mean?

The meaning of Kaito is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kaito a boy or girl name?

Kaito is a boy name. In 2024, 75 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kaito?

Kaito comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kaito?

Kaito first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #1876 in 2022, and 75 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.