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Kaleo

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Pronounced kah-LAY-oh /kɑːˈleɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice' or 'the sound.' Traditionally used often for boys in Hawaiian naming, and also given to girls; here it is used as a girl's name, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A resonant Hawaiian name: Kaleo means 'the voice, the sound' (said 'kah-LAY-oh'). Traditionally more common for boys.
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice' or 'the sound.' Traditionally used often for boys in Hawaiian naming, and also given to girls; here it is used as a girl's name, which we note respectfully.

History & Origin

Kaleo is Hawaiian for 'the voice; the sound,' from ka ('the') and leo ('voice'). It is traditionally used more often for boys; used here for a girl, which we note respectfully. Rare in the U.S. outside Hawaiian-heritage families (said 'kah-LAY-oh').

It appears only very rarely in 2025 U.S. birth data for girls. Rare, resonant, and meaningful.

Did you know? Kaleo comes from the Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice' or 'the sound' -- a name traditionally given more often to boys in Hawaiian families, though it is used for girls too, which we note respectfully (said 'kah-LAY-oh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References -- Kaleo — Hawaiian ka leo, 'the voice'; traditionally boy-leaning

Variations

KaleoKaleohKalio

Nicknames

KaiLeo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaleo mean?

Kaleo is Hawaiian for 'the voice; the sound,' from ka ('the') and leo ('voice').

How do you pronounce Kaleo?

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

Is Kaleo a boy or girl name?

Kaleo is traditionally used more often for boys in Hawaiian families; here it is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kaleo?

Kaleo is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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