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At a Glance
- Meaning
- The voice (ka 'the' + leo 'voice, tune')
- Origin
- Hawaiian
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- kah-LAY-oh
Kaleo is a Hawaiian name for a boy, pronounced kah-LAY-oh. It means "the voice" — ka is "the" and leo is "voice, tune." It has a worldly, bold feel that suits a parent who wants something short on the page but distinctive out loud.
Meaning & Origin of Kaleo
Meaning: The voice (ka 'the' + leo 'voice, tune').
Origin: Hawaiian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kaleo
kah-LAY-ohIPA /kɑːˈleɪoʊ/
Popularity of Kaleo
Kaleo ranked #1103 in the U.S. in 2024, with 194 babies given the name that year. That's also its highest rank in Social Security records, which run from 1971 to 2024, so the name is at its most popular right now.
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FAQ
What does the name Kaleo mean?
The voice (ka ‘the’ + leo ‘voice, tune’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kaleo?
Kaleo is pronounced kah-LAY-oh (IPA: /kɑːˈleɪoʊ/).
Is Kaleo a popular name right now?
Kaleo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1103 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1971–2024.)
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