Kaleo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kaleo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kaleo?
Kaleo is spelled K-A-L-E-O. The name has 5 letters.
Kaleo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The Hawaiian name Kaleo means “the voice” or “sound.”
- Origin
- Kaleo is a Hawaiian word commonly used as a given name.
- Pronunciation
- kah-LEH-oh · 3 syllables
Kaleo Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#897
Recorded Births265
- Boys usage rose 202 places to #897 and recorded 69 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kaleo Mean?
The Hawaiian name Kaleo means “the voice” or “sound.”
Origin: Kaleo is a Hawaiian word commonly used as a given name.
How Do You Pronounce Kaleo?
Pronunciationkah-LEH-oh
Syllables3
Kaleo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 265 | #897 |
| 2024 | Boys | 196 | #1,099 |
| 2023 | Boys | 140 | #1,346 |
| 2022 | Boys | 137 | #1,366 |
| 2021 | Boys | 120 | #1,489 |
| 2020 | Boys | 112 | #1,503 |
| 2019 | Boys | 108 | #1,548 |
| 2018 | Boys | 100 | #1,625 |
| 2017 | Boys | 88 | #1,746 |
| 2016 | Boys | 75 | #1,936 |
| 2015 | Boys | 59 | #2,253 |
| 2014 | Boys | 52 | #2,429 |
| 2013 | Boys | 66 | #2,044 |
| 2012 | Boys | 61 | #2,172 |
| 2011 | Boys | 52 | #2,403 |
| 2010 | Boys | 46 | #2,632 |
| 2009 | Boys | 47 | #2,623 |
| 2008 | Boys | 45 | #2,717 |
| 2007 | Boys | 44 | #2,721 |
| 2006 | Boys | 35 | #3,083 |
| 2005 | Boys | 37 | #2,846 |
| 2004 | Boys | 24 | #3,735 |
| 2003 | Boys | 30 | #3,119 |
When Was Kaleo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
265 recorded births
National rank #897
2024 · Boys
196 recorded births
National rank #1,099
2023 · Boys
140 recorded births
National rank #1,346
2022 · Boys
137 recorded births
National rank #1,366
Where Kaleo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #104 | 9 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| AZ | #491 | 14 |
| WA | #529 | 13 |
| CA | #572 | 52 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| CO | #626 | 8 |
| IL | #752 | 11 |