Kaleo
How to say it: kuh-LAY-oh · /kəˈleɪoʊ/
Hawaiian 'the voice, sound' - also short for Kaleolani in Hawaii.
Kaleo was the 826th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 265 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.2-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #565 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #826 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 265 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,510 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.2 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #565 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all use arrived in the last forty years, making Kaleo a fresh arrival. The 2020s mark its high point so far, with further lift likely ahead.
What goes with it
Three lilting syllables give it a soft and crisp sound with a gentle spirit. Leo works as a short form, while Makai shares its breezy style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaleo is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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