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Kaileo

♂ Boy

Pronounced ky-LAY-oh /kaɪˈleɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Kaileo is a Hawaiian-styled name joining kai ('sea') and leo ('voice'), read as 'voice of the sea.' We note honestly that it is a modern-feeling combination of Hawaiian elements.Low

In 30 seconds: A Hawaiian-styled name: Kaileo blends 'sea' and 'voice' (said 'ky-LAY-oh'). Airy and evocative.
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningKaileo is a Hawaiian-styled name joining kai ('sea') and leo ('voice'), read as 'voice of the sea.' We note honestly that it is a modern-feeling combination of Hawaiian elements.
U.S. rank (2023)#13163 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320082023

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

Kaileo is a Hawaiian-styled name from kai ('sea') and leo ('voice'), read as 'voice of the sea.' We note honestly that it is a modern element-blend - rare in the U.S. (said 'ky-LAY-oh').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, airy, and evocative.

Did you know? Kaileo joins the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and leo ('voice') into 'voice of the sea' - a modern-feeling combination of Hawaiian elements, which we note (said 'ky-LAY-oh').
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Kaileo — Hawaiian kai + leo; 'voice of the sea'

Variations

KaileoKaleoKailoa

Nicknames

KaiLeo

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If you like Kaileo…

Kai— the 'sea' element it uses
Leo— the 'voice' element it uses
Kaleo— a like Hawaiian name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaileo mean?

Kaileo blends the Hawaiian kai ('sea') and leo ('voice'), read as 'voice of the sea'; we note it is a modern element-combination.

How do you pronounce Kaileo?

It's said ky-LAY-oh /kaɪˈleɪ.oʊ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kaileo a boy or girl name?

Kaileo is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kaileo?

Kaileo is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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