UK boy's name
Kaion
A Japanese name meaning "ocean" or "sea".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 5 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Kaion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaion ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 5 boys were registered as Kaion.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
5 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Kaion mean?
The name Kaion has its roots in ancient Greek culture, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "kainos," which means "new" or "fresh." This name was often given to children born during the spring season, symbolizing the renewal of life and nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaion can be found in Plato's dialogues, where he mentions a philosopher by that name. However, little is known about this historical figure beyond the reference in Plato's writings.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a Greek sculptor named Kaion who was renowned for his intricate marble carvings. His most famous work was a statue of the goddess Athena, which was commissioned for the city of Pergamon.
During the Byzantine era, a monk named Kaion lived in the 6th century CE. He was known for his ascetic lifestyle and his devotion to the Christian faith. Several accounts of his life and teachings were recorded in monastic chronicles of that time.
In the 12th century, a renowned physician named Kaion lived in the city of Antioch, which was part of the Byzantine Empire. He was celebrated for his medical treatises on various ailments and his innovative approaches to healing.
In more recent times, a notable figure with the name Kaion was a Greek poet who lived in the 19th century. Kaion Alexandrou was born in 1850 and gained recognition for his lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of the Greek landscape and cultural traditions.
While the name Kaion has ancient Greek origins, it has been adopted and adapted in various cultures throughout history. However, its usage has remained relatively rare, and it is not a common name in modern times. The name carries a sense of freshness and new beginnings, reflecting its etymological roots.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaion over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaion, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3964 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4029 | 12 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Kaion
- Kieran 30,429
- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaion in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kaion was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaion most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 5 babies registered as Kaion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaion?
A Japanese name meaning "ocean" or "sea".
How many people are called Kaion in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Kaion across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.