Kaito Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Kaito – Meaning: Depends on the kanji; 海斗 is commonly 'ocean' plus 'Big Dipper' – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KY-toh

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Kaito is a Japanese name for boys, pronounced KY-toh. It comes across as worldly, clean, modern, and bold. Its meaning depends on the kanji chosen, and 海斗 is commonly read as 'ocean' plus 'Big Dipper'.

Meaning & Origin of Kaito

Meaning: Depends on the kanji; 海斗 is commonly 'ocean' plus 'Big Dipper'.

Origin: Japanese.

How to Pronounce Kaito

Phonetic: KY-toh   IPA: /ˈkaɪtoʊ/

Popularity of Kaito

Kaito ranked #2030 in 2024, with 75 babies given the name, down from its peak of #1876 in 2022, when 84 babies were named Kaito. The data covers 1994 through 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1994–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Kaito mean?

Depends on the kanji; 海斗 is commonly ‘ocean’ plus ‘Big Dipper’.

How do you pronounce Kaito?

Kaito is pronounced KY-toh (IPA: /ˈkaɪtoʊ/).

Is Kaito a popular name right now?

Kaito is near its all-time peak (#1876 in 2022), ranked #2030 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1994–2024.)

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