Kaleo

An uncommon Hawaiian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameHawaiianRising fast Also a pet name
#1103 249in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male or (formerly) female given name from Hawaiian

Kaleo is a boy's baby name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'the voice' or 'the sound,' from the Hawaiian word leo (voice, sound) with the definite article ka.

Deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, where voice and oral tradition hold sacred significance, Kaleo carries a musical quality that feels both grounded and soaring. The name gained wider recognition through the Icelandic rock band Kaleo, though its Hawaiian roots make it most resonant for families connected to Pacific Island heritage.

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Popularity Over Time

Kaleo climbed 2701 spots in the last 20 years — from #3804 to #1103.

04997146194198020002024

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Kaleo
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s703
2010s707
2000s343
1990s128
1980s67
1970s37

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(50 years, 19712024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Kaleo
YearBirthsRank
2024194#1103
2023140#1352
2022137#1370
2021120#1492
2020112#1507
2019108#1556
2018100#1635
201788#1754
201675#1948
201559#2264
201452#2445
201366#2054
201261#2179
201152#2424
201046#2663
200947#2638
200845#2737
200744#2741
200635#3123
200537#2871

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Kaleo has two lives

Kaleo, the baby name
#1103boys
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Kaleo, the pet name
#15702pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19712024) · Methodology