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Khloe

ˈkloʊ.i

Young green shoot

Greek

How to say it

KHLO · e

ˈkloʊ.i

What it means

A modern respelling of Chloe, from the Greek Khloē, 'young green shoot,' an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter.

Khloe is the K-spelling of Chloe, from Greek Khloē, the 'fresh green' of new growth and a title of Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Chloe is the older form, even appearing in the New Testament, while the Kh- version rode the fame of Khloé Kardashian into wide use in the 2010s. Same sound, same blooming meaning, just a bolder look. Said KLOH-ee.

How to spell Khloe

The standard spelling is Khloe. Common variants include Chloe, Cloe, Khloee, but Khloe is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #885818802025

peaked at #42 in 2010, currently #272 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    A respelling of the classical Chloe, popularized by Khloé Kardashian; the two are the same name.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Khloé Kardashian American media personality who drove the Kh- spelling

Spelling variants

  • Chloe
  • Cloe
  • Khloee

Common questions

What does the name Khloe mean?
A modern respelling of Chloe, from the Greek Khloē, 'young green shoot,' an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter.
What does Khloe mean in Greek?
In Greek, Khloe means "Young green shoot." Khloe is the K-spelling of Chloe, from Greek Khloē, the 'fresh green' of new growth and a title of Demeter, goddess of the harvest. Chloe is the older form, even appearing in the New Testament, while the Kh- version rode the fame of Khloé Kardashian into wide use in the 2010s. Same sound, same blooming meaning, just a bolder look. Said KLOH-ee.
How do you pronounce Khloe?
Khloe is pronounced ˈkloʊ.i. Say it as KHLO-e, with the stress on the "khlo" syllable.
How do you spell Khloe?
The standard spelling is Khloe. Common spelling variants include Chloe, Cloe, Khloee.
Is Khloe a boy or girl name?
Khloe is traditionally a feminine name.
How popular is the name Khloe?
Khloe ranked #272 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.