Keahi vs Nio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nio

Boy #6,449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent king"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,449
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keahi Rank #6,372
Nio Rank #6,449

Keahi is more popular, ranked #6372 vs #6449 for Nio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keahi ___

  • Keahi James
  • Keahi Lee
  • Keahi River
  • Keahi Kai
  • Keahi Thomas
  • Keahi Joseph

Nio ___

  • Nio James
  • Nio Alexander
  • Nio Joseph
  • Nio Lucas
  • Nio Cole
  • Nio Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keahi

Leilani Kai Mele Nalu Koa

If you choose Nio

Kai Mia Sora Ren Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keahi or Nio more popular?

Keahi is more popular, ranked #6372 compared to Nio at #6449 in the United States.

What do Keahi and Nio mean?

Keahi means "the fire" (Hawaiian origin). Nio means "benevolent king" (Japanese origin).

Are Keahi and Nio boy or girl names?

Keahi is primarily a boy name. Nio is primarily a boy name.

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