The baby name Cloi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLOH-ee (IPA: /ˈkloʊ.i/).
Cloi is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Cloi is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KLOH-ee (IPA: /ˈkloʊ.i/).
Cloi is Greek in Origin.
Rooted in Ancient Greek, Cloi is a streamlined variant of Chloe, from Chloē (Χλόη) meaning "green shoot, young foliage, blooming," an epithet of the harvest goddess Demeter. The name surfaces in early Christian writings (1 Corinthians 1:11) and in the pastoral romance Daphnis and Chloe by Longus, associations that helped it flourish in early modern Europe when idyllic, nature-themed names were fashionable. It rose again in the late 20th century across the English-speaking world.
Cloi pares the spelling to match the common pronunciation KLO-ee, dropping the h and final e, along with the diaeresis sometimes seen in Chloë/Chloé. Though far less common than Chloe or Cloe, it appears as a contemporary, minimalist choice. Related forms include Chloe, Chloë/Chloé, Cloe, Cloé, Khloe/Khloé, Kloe, and Kloé. Short forms such as Clo also occur. Regardless of spelling, the meaning evokes freshness, growth, and verdant new life.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2008 | #956 | 5 | 10,120 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Cloi is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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