Kiyo
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Kiyo first appeared in US Social Security records in 2020.
Over 17 babies have been named Kiyo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kiyo is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,897 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,897
- Total SSA Count
- 7
Alternative Spellings
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Kiyo is also used as a girl name, ranked #69718.
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About the Name Kiyo
Kiyo is a boy name .
Is Kiyo a boy or girl name? Kiyo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #14,897 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,718. Kiyo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kiyo is currently ranked #14,897 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kiyo include Kiyan, Kiyansh, Kiyaan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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