Rising since 2017, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaior since 2017
Babies named Kaior per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46 | 0 |
| 2020s | 263 | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Kaior is a modern name first recorded in 2017, reflecting the contemporary trend of creating distinctive names by blending familiar sounds. It reached its peak rank of 3,577 in 2024 and has been rising consistently since its debut. The name's rarity is underscored by its incidence rate of about 1 in 38,268 in 2025. While its exact origins are unclear, Kaior's appeal may lie in its resemblance to the popular prefix 'Kai' and the melodic '-or' ending. The name is most popular in South Carolina, according to Social Security data. Kaior represents a growing preference for inventive, phonetically pleasing names in the 2020s.
Kaior first appeared in U.S. records in 2017, suggesting a modern coinage. It may combine the popular 'Kai' with the fashionable '-or' suffix, or be a respelling of the Welsh name Cai (a form of Gaius) with an added 'or'. However, no definitive etymology is attested.
Where Kaior is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kai
Sibling names for Kaior
Names that share Kaior's style, for a brother or sister.
