Kleio

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Pronounced KLY-oh /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Greek spelling of Clio — from the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; to celebrate/proclaim'; the Muse of history; we note the museLow

In 30 seconds: To celebrate; glory: Kleio spells Clio. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KLY-oh'). We note the muse.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Greek spelling of Clio — from the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; to celebrate/proclaim'; the Muse of history; we note the muse

U.S. rank (2025)#9793 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 65

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

Kleio is a Greek spelling of Clio — from the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; to celebrate/proclaim'; the Muse of history (we note the muse). A crisp, classic name (said 'KLY-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, glory-and-to-celebrate at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Clio comes from the Greek kleos, 'glory; fame; to celebrate' — the Muse of history — and Kleio is the Greek spelling, crisp and classic (we note the muse; said 'KLY-oh').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Kleio — Greek; the Muse Clio

Variations

ClioKlioCleo

Nicknames

Cleo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kleio mean?

Kleio spells Clio — Greek 'glory; fame; to celebrate'; the Muse of history. We note the muse.

How do you pronounce Kleio?

It's said KLY-oh /ˈklaɪ.oʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kleio a boy or girl name?

Kleio is a girl's name.

How popular is Kleio?

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