Kato
- Pronunciation
- [Ka-to]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Runyankore Of Uganda Name Meaning "Second Born Twin."
- Origin
- African
Kato Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 811 baby boys have been named Kato. The name peaked in 2022 with 57 US births that year (rank #2452). In 2024, ranked #2806 nationally — 354 places below its 2022 peak.
Top States for Kato
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kato births are: California (60), Texas (24), Arizona (5).
Other African-Origin Names Like Kato
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4-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Kato's exact length and starting letter: K.C., Kaci, Kacy, Kada, Kade.
Quick Facts About Kato
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Compare Kato to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kato against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).