Ethan Hawkins

By Ethan Hawkins
Naming Trends Analyst

Updated on September 04, 2024

Kiyo

US Popularity Rank: 20650

Origin: Japanese

Meaning: Clear; Pure, clean

Kiyo is a Japanese name for girls. This moniker has no singular meaning because it largely depends on how the kanji characters are used. But it’s widely accepted to mean “clear, pure, and clean.” It enjoyed status during the Edo period as one of the more popular names and remained at the top until the early 20th century. Not only can you bring it back in style, but baby will feel encouraged to uphold dying virtues.

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