Ellington vs Kailoh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kailoh

Boy #5,226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea, ocean"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Pacific Islander American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,226
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ellington Rank #3,567
Kailoh Rank #5,226

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 vs #5226 for Kailoh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellington ___

  • Ellington Rose
  • Ellington Grace
  • Ellington Mae
  • Ellington Claire
  • Ellington Jane
  • Ellington Paige

Kailoh ___

  • Kailoh James
  • Kailoh Reef
  • Kailoh Blue
  • Kailoh River
  • Kailoh Cole
  • Kailoh Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellington

Remington Harlow Waverly Sutton Beckett

If you choose Kailoh

Kai Lani Malia Keanu Nalu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellington or Kailoh more popular?

Ellington is more popular, ranked #3567 compared to Kailoh at #5226 in the United States.

What do Ellington and Kailoh mean?

Ellington means "settlement of Ella's people" (Old English origin). Kailoh means "sea, ocean" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ellington and Kailoh boy or girl names?

Ellington is primarily a girl name. Kailoh is primarily a boy name.

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