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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kalo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kalmen|Kalob
EnglishBoy↑↑ Surging

Kalo

KAH-lo · 2 syllables

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Boy
#7016
↑↑ Surging
#7016
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#7016 in 2024
5yr change
+1555 ranks
Birth frequency
3.3 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7016 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Kalo

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #7016

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+1555 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kalo scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HawaiianNatureModern2-syllableUnisex-leaning-boyRareRisingShort-formNature-inspired
Character
warmth and brightness
STRONG
High confidence

Kalo is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7016 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +1555 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7016 · very rare
Kalo at a Glance
Meaning:From Hawaiian meaning 'sun' or 'light', symbolizing warmth and brightness in nature
Language root:Hawaiian
Peak rank:#7016 in 2024
5yr change:+1555 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kalo · Overview
Summary

Kalo is an English boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #7016 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kalo scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 1555 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature · Modern character
Kalo carries a warm, grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kalo is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kalo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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