UK boy's name
Kaito
A masculine Japanese name meaning "navigation, ocean, flight, or soaring".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaito is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaito popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1758, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 17 births.
This profile covers 148 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. 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 82% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 147 living people in the UK are called Kaito. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaito ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 17 boys were registered as Kaito.
- • About 147 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaito as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1758
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2022
17 births
Estimated living
147
2026
Meaning
What does Kaito mean?
The name Kaito has its origins in the Japanese language. It is a relatively modern name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. The name is composed of two kanji characters: "kai" meaning "ocean" or "sea," and "to" meaning "soar" or "fly." Together, the name can be interpreted to mean "soaring over the ocean" or "sailing across the sea."
While the name itself is not found in ancient texts or historical records, its components have a rich historical background. The kanji character "kai" has been used in Japanese literature and poetry for centuries to symbolize the vastness and power of the ocean. The character "to" has been associated with birds, flight, and freedom, often appearing in stories and folklore.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kaito was Kaito Nakamura, a Japanese singer and actor born in 1978. He rose to fame as a member of the popular boy band SMAP and has since pursued a successful solo career in music and acting.
Another notable figure was Kaito Abe, a Japanese professional baseball player born in 1987. He played as an outfielder for the Orix Buffaloes and the Yakult Swallows in Nippon Professional Baseball.
In the world of literature, Kaito Tomiya, born in 1924, was a renowned Japanese novelist and poet. His works often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. He was awarded the prestigious Akutagawa Prize in 1962.
Kaito Yoshida, born in 1942, was a Japanese composer and musician known for his contributions to the field of contemporary classical music. His compositions were performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world.
In the field of art, Kaito Ishikawa, born in 1967, is a celebrated Japanese sculptor and installation artist. His works, often created from unconventional materials, have been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Kaito throughout history, showcasing the diversity of fields and accomplishments associated with this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaito over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaito registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaito, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaito by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaito 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 | #2193 | 54 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2686 | 76 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3035 | 18 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Kaito
- 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
Kaito: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaito in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaito was ranked #1758 for boys in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Kaito most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 17 babies registered as Kaito in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaito?
A masculine Japanese name meaning "navigation, ocean, flight, or soaring".
How many people are called Kaito in the UK?
A total of 148 babies have been registered as Kaito across the 19 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.