Kayo
Pronunciation: [ k-ay-OH ]
Kayo is a boy baby name. Ranked #6,923 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Kayo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1995.
Over 258 babies have been named Kayo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kayo is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #6,923 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,923
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Kayo is also used as a girl name, ranked #61220.
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About the Name Kayo
Kayo is a boy name .
Is Kayo a boy or girl name? Kayo is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #6,923 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #61,220. Kayo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Kayo is currently ranked #6,923 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kayo include Kayden, Kayson, Kayce, Kaysen, Kaycen . 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