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Khloe

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Pronounced KLOH-ee /ˈkloʊ.i/High

Meaning: Blooming; young green shoot; variant spelling of Chloe from Greek khloeHigh

In 30 seconds: A Kardashian-inspired respelling of Chloe, the Greek name meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming.' The Kh- spelling gives it a distinctive edge while the meaning remains bright and fresh.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningBlooming; young green shoot; variant spelling of Chloe from Greek khloe
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 36,733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019892017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Khloe is a variant spelling of Chloe, from the Greek Χλόη (Khloe), meaning 'young green shoot' or 'blooming.' In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter as a goddess of spring growth. The name appears in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 1:11). The Khloe spelling follows the original Greek transliteration more closely.

The Khloe spelling surged in the United States in the mid-2000s following the rise to celebrity of Khloé Kardashian. It entered the top 100 girls' names and has since been a consistent presence, though the standard Chloe spelling remains more common overall.

Did you know? Reality television star Khloé Kardashian (b. 1984) is directly responsible for the spike in the Khloe spelling in the mid-2000s — one of the clearest celebrity-name effects in modern naming history.

Variations

ChloeChloéKloe

Nicknames

KloKo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Khloé Kardashian (b. 1984)
    American television personality and businesswoman who popularized this spelling of the name.

If you like Khloe…

Chloe— the same name with the standard spelling
Zoe— another bright two-syllable Greek name ending in a vowel sound
Kylie— similarly crisp two-syllable girls' name with celebrity associations
Bella— equally popular short, bright feminine name

Frequently Asked

What does the name Khloe mean?

Khloe is a variant spelling of Chloe, meaning 'blooming' or 'young green shoot' from Greek khloe.

How do you pronounce Khloe?

Khloe is pronounced KLOH-ee (/ˈkloʊ.i/) — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Khloe a boy or girl name?

Khloe is used almost exclusively as a girl's name.

How popular is Khloe?

Khloe entered the U.S. top 100 girls' names in the mid-2000s on the strength of the Kardashian celebrity effect.