Kio
Meaning of Kio
Kio is a succinct male given name of Japanese origin, pronounced KEE-oh (/ki.o/), that has seen modest but steady adoption in the United States since the mid-2000s. In Japanese onomastics, Kio often pairs the element for “energy” (ki) with a masculine suffix (o), conveying vitality and strength. Annual birth data record five occurrences in 2006, rising to twelve in 2024 and placing it at rank 912 among male names that year. Its open-vowel structure and soft consonant pairing echo Latin-rooted names such as Leo and Rio, facilitating seamless use in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities. Favored by parents seeking a concise, cross-cultural choice, Kio balances modern simplicity with a nod to traditional Japanese heritage.
Pronunciation
Japanese
- Pronunced as KEE-oh (/ki.o/)
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