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Kahlo

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAH-loh /ˈkɑ.lo/Medium

Meaning: From the German surname Kahlo (linked to kahl, 'bald/bare'), famous as the name of artist Frida Kahlo; used as a modern given name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: An artist's surname: Kahlo is a modern name. Crisp and distinctive (said 'KAH-loh'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGerman, Modern coinage
MeaningFrom the German surname Kahlo (linked to kahl, 'bald/bare'), famous as the name of artist Frida Kahlo; used as a modern given name; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#12929 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020092025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kahlo comes from the German surname Kahlo (linked to kahl, 'bald/bare'), famous as the name of artist Frida Kahlo, used as a modern given name (routes layered). A crisp name (said 'KAH-loh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely and recently. Rare, an artist's surname, and crisp.

Did you know? Kahlo comes from the German surname Kahlo (linked to kahl, 'bald/bare'), famous as the name of the artist Frida Kahlo — used as a modern given name — a crisp choice (routes layered; said 'KAH-loh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kahlo — German surname; routes layered

Variations

KahlCallo

Nicknames

Kah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kahlo mean?

Kahlo is a German surname (linked to 'bald/bare'), famous as the name of Frida Kahlo. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kahlo?

It's said KAH-loh /ˈkɑ.lo/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kahlo a boy or girl name?

Kahlo is a boy's name here (it is used for both).

How popular is Kahlo?

Kahlo is a very rare name in the U.S.

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