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UK boy's name

Kalo

A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "beautiful" or "noble".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kalo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kalo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4812, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2005 to 2017. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Kalo. 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 2018 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kalo ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 boys were registered as Kalo.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kalo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4812

2017

Births in 2017

3

Latest year

Peak year

2016

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Kalo mean?

The name Kalo has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was spoken in ancient India. It is derived from the word "kala," meaning "time" or "death." The name first appeared around the 5th century BCE in Hindu scriptures and ancient texts.

In Hindu mythology, Kalo is one of the names of the god Shiva, who is often depicted as the destroyer of the universe. This association with death and the cycle of time gave the name a profound and mystical significance in Indian culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kalo can be found in the Mahabharata, a famous Sanskrit epic from around the 4th century BCE. In this text, Kalo is mentioned as a warrior who fought in the great battle of Kurukshetra.

In the 3rd century BCE, a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer named Kalo Devi made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. She is credited with developing a method for calculating the positions of celestial bodies.

During the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of India from the 4th to the 6th century CE, a philosopher named Kalo Bhatta was known for his works on logic and epistemology. His writings influenced the development of Indian philosophy.

In the 12th century, a famous Hindu saint and poet named Kalo Bhairav lived in the northern region of India. He is revered for his devotional poetry, which continues to be recited and studied by spiritual seekers.

Kalo Malik was a military commander who served under the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century. He played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Sultanate's territories and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Kalo throughout history. The name's connection to ancient Indian culture and its association with concepts like time, death, and the cycle of existence have made it a historically significant name in the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kalo over time

The chart below shows babies named Kalo registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kalo, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kalo
01234200520112017

Decades

Kalo by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kalo 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
2010s #4418 7 2
2000s #3849 3 1

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FAQ

Kalo: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kalo in the UK right now?

In 2017, Kalo was ranked #4812 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kalo most popular?

The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Kalo in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kalo?

A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "beautiful" or "noble".

How many people are called Kalo in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Kalo across the 3 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.