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Kalino

♂ Boy

Pronounced kah-LEE-noh /kɑːˈliː.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Kalino is a Hawaiian name generally read as 'the bright one' or 'the brilliant one', from ka ('the') with lino ('bright; shining; dazzling').Low

In 30 seconds: A Hawaiian name full of light: Kalino is read as 'the bright one; the brilliant one' (said 'kah-LEE-noh').
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Origin MediumHawaiian
MeaningKalino is a Hawaiian name generally read as 'the bright one' or 'the brilliant one', from ka ('the') with lino ('bright; shining; dazzling').
U.S. rank (2024)#13192 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020152024

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

Kalino is a Hawaiian name from ka, 'the', and lino, 'bright; shining'. Hawaiian names are given with care and often tied to a moment, a place, or a person honored, so we treat the meaning respectfully rather than as a slogan. Its sound is flowing and open (said 'kah-LEE-noh').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. mainland. Rare, luminous, and melodic.

Did you know? The Hawaiian word lino carries a sense of dazzling brightness, and with the article ka in front, Kalino becomes 'the bright one' — a name of shine and clarity (said 'kah-LEE-noh').
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References — Kalino — Hawaiian ka + lino, 'the bright one'

Variations

KalaniKaleoKalino

Nicknames

KalLino

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kalino mean?

Kalino is Hawaiian and is read as 'the bright one' or 'the brilliant one'.

How do you pronounce Kalino?

It's said kah-LEE-noh /kɑːˈliː.noʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kalino a boy or girl name?

Kalino is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kalino?

Kalino is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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