Keito

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-toh /ˈkeɪ.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen (elements can carry senses such as 'blessing', 'wisteria', or 'clear'). A heritage name we note respectfully; routes vary by writing.Low

In 30 seconds: A Japanese name: Keito shifts meaning by its written characters (said 'KAY-toh'). A heritage name noted respectfully.

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningA Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen (elements can carry senses such as 'blessing', 'wisteria', or 'clear'). A heritage name we note respectfully; routes vary by writing.

U.S. rank (2024)#11647 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Keito is a Japanese given name; like many Japanese names, its meaning shifts with the kanji used, which can carry senses such as 'blessing', 'wisteria', or 'clear'. A heritage name we note respectfully, with routes that vary. A clean two-beat pick (said 'KAY-toh').

It is used in Japan and rare in the U.S. Rare here, tidy, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Keito is a Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen — senses such as 'blessing' or 'clear' — a heritage name we note respectfully (said 'KAY-toh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Keito — Japanese given name; meaning by kanji; routes vary

Variations

Keitoh

Nicknames

Kei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keito mean?

Keito is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen, such as 'blessing' or 'clear'; routes vary, which we note.

How do you pronounce Keito?

It's said KAY-toh /ˈkeɪ.toʊ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keito a boy or girl name?

Keito is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Keito?

Keito is rare in the U.S. and used in Japan.