Kaleo

How to say it

kɑːˈleɪ.oʊ

What it means

A Hawaiian name meaning 'the voice,' from ka, 'the,' and leo, 'voice' or 'sound.'

Kaleo is a Hawaiian name from ka, 'the,' and leo, 'voice' or 'sound,' so 'the voice.' In Hawaiian tradition, voice carried real weight, since genealogy and knowledge passed down through speech and chant. The name suggests eloquence or someone who speaks with meaning. It is used mostly for boys and occasionally for girls. Kaleo has spread beyond Hawaii for its warm sound and clear meaning. It rose to rank 898 in 2025, up from 1101.

How to spell Kaleo

The standard spelling is Kaleo. Common variants include Kaleb, Kalei, but Kaleo is the most widely used form.

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• Pronunciation

  kah-LAY-oh, three syllables, stress on the second.

Spelling variants

• Kaleb
• Kalei

Names with the same feeling

• Kai Sea, or 'keeper of the keys'
• Koa Warrior, brave
• Leilani Heavenly flowers, royal child

Common questions

What does the name Kaleo mean?

A Hawaiian name meaning 'the voice,' from ka, 'the,' and leo, 'voice' or 'sound.'

What does Kaleo mean in Hawaiian?

In Hawaiian, Kaleo means "The voice." Kaleo is a Hawaiian name from ka, 'the,' and leo, 'voice' or 'sound,' so 'the voice.' In Hawaiian tradition, voice carried real weight, since genealogy and knowledge passed down through speech and chant. The name suggests eloquence or someone who speaks with meaning. It is used mostly for boys and occasionally for girls. Kaleo has spread beyond Hawaii for its warm sound and clear meaning. It rose to rank 898 in 2025, up from 1101.

How do you pronounce Kaleo?

Kaleo is pronounced kɑːˈleɪ.oʊ. Say it as ka-LE-o, with the stress on the "le" syllable.

How do you spell Kaleo?

The standard spelling is Kaleo. Common spelling variants include Kaleb, Kalei.

Is Kaleo a boy or girl name?

Kaleo is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Kaleo?

Kaleo ranked #898 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.