NAME PROFILE
Kaito
Derived from the Japanese kanji meaning 'ocean' or 'sea' combined with 'soar' or 'fly,' translated as 'sea-soaring.' This name suggests a personality that is both adventurous and expansive, embodying a person who navigates the depths of life with a free and ambitious spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,235 |
| Gender | Male (45% / 55%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 48%HI — 25%NY — 18%WA — 5%TX — 5%
Notable People
Kaito Ishikawa (Voice actor, Tobio Kageyama in Haikyu!!) · Kaito Yamamoto (Professional athlete, J-League goalkeeper) · Kaito Nakahori (Composer, Two Rivers) · Kaito Kiyomiya (Professional wrestler, GHC Heavyweight Champion) · Kaito Toba (Motorcycle racer, Grand Prix winner)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Kai
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