Khloe

Girl Name #232 Most Popular Steady 2 Syllables

The celebrity-charged spelling of a Greek goddess name

American English

Modern Trendy Playful Bold Sophisticated

Meaning & Origin

"blooming, green shoot"

Origin: Greek

Language: English

"young green plant, fresh growth of spring"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Language: Greek

Things to Know About This Name

Strongly associated with Khloé Kardashian and the Kardashian-Jenner family since 2007

The Story of Khloe

Khloe is an alternate spelling of Chloe, from the Greek 'khloe' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming.' In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, representing the fertility of spring and new growth. The name appears in the New Testament (1 Corinthians) as an early Christian woman. The 'Kh' spelling became a distinctly modern Americanization, popularized largely through celebrity culture.

While traditional Chloe has been popular for decades, the Khloe spelling surged after Keeping Up with the Kardashians premiered in October 2007. The K- spelling became a distinct name entity, consistently in the US top 100 for girls through the 2010s, though it has softened somewhat as Kardashian saturation has grown.

Khloe represents the modern American trend of creative name respellings to create unique identities from traditional names. It's indelibly linked to 2000s-2010s American celebrity culture and the Kardashian-Jenner brand phenomenon.

Fun Facts

Chloe was an epithet of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, representing spring's first growth
Khloé Kardashian has been a US top-100 name driver since KUWTK premiered in 2007
The New Testament mentions a 'Chloe' in 1 Corinthians 1:11, making it one of the earliest recorded female names

Khloe in Other Languages

Greek Χλόη

French Chloé

German Chloé

Spanish Cloé

Famous People Named Khloe

Chloë Grace Moretz

Actor

1997

American actress known for Kick-Ass, Carrie, and Let Me In

Khloé Kardashian

Entertainer

1984

American media personality, businesswoman, and star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians; founder of Good American clothin...

American media personality, businesswoman, and star of Keeping Up with the Kardashians; founder of Good American clothing

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,333
Cultural Origins: American English
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Casual
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Alternative Spellings

Khloee #3795

Common Nicknames

Khlo

Pairs Well With

Khloe Grace Khloe Rose Khloe Marie Khloe Alexis Khloe Jade Khloe Renee Khloe Simone

Sibling Names

Kourtney Kylie Kendall Kaia Kameron Kaidence

Also a Boy Name

Khloe is also used as a boy name, ranked #15224.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Khloe

What does the name Khloe mean?

"blooming, green shoot" (from Greek). "young green plant, fresh growth of spring" (from Ancient Greek). Khloe is an alternate spelling of Chloe, from the Greek 'khloe' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming.' In Greek mythology, Chloe was an epithet of the goddess Demeter, representing the fertility of spring and new growth. The name appears in the New Testament (1 Corinthians) as an early Christian woman. The 'Kh' spelling became a distinctly modern Americanization, popularized largely through celebrity culture.

What is the origin of the name Khloe?

Khloe has Greek, Ancient Greek, American, and English origins. In Greek, it means "blooming, green shoot". In Ancient Greek, it means "young green plant, fresh growth of spring".

Is Khloe a boy or girl name?

Khloe is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #232. As a boy name, it is ranked #15224. Khloe is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Khloe?

Khloe is currently ranked #232 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Khloe?

Common nicknames for Khloe include Khlo.

What are good middle names for Khloe?

Popular middle name pairings include Khloe Grace, Khloe Rose, Khloe Marie, Khloe Alexis, Khloe Jade, Khloe Renee, and Khloe Simone.

What are good sibling names for Khloe?

Names that pair well with Khloe as siblings include Kourtney, Kylie, Kendall, Kaia, Kameron, and Kaidence.

How many syllables does Khloe have?

Khloe has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Khloe a common or rare name?

Khloe is a popular name, ranked #232 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.

About the Name Khloe

Khloe is a girl name with American and English origins . The name means "blooming, green shoot" in Greek .

Is Khloe a boy or girl name? Khloe is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #232 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #15,224. Khloe is more commonly used as a girl name.

Khloe is currently ranked #232 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Khloe has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Khloe include Khlo. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Khloe include Khloee . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.