Kayo
Pronunciation: [ k-ay-OH ]
Kayo is a girl baby name. Ranked #61,220 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kayo is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-ay-OH.
Parents who love the name Kayo often also consider Jennea, Shawntrell, Joaquin .
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Historical Record
Kayo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 5 babies have been named Kayo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,220 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,220
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kayo
Kayo is a girl name .
Is Kayo a boy or girl name? Kayo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #61,220 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,923. Kayo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kayo is currently ranked #61,220 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kayo include Kaylee, Kaylani, Kayla, Kayleigh, Kaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis