The baby name Kaypo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪpoʊ/ (KAY-poh).
Kaypo is Hawaiian, Polynesian in Origin.
The baby name Kaypo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkeɪpoʊ/ (KAY-poh).
Kaypo is Hawaiian, Polynesian in Origin.
Kaypo is a modern Anglicized spelling of the Hawaiian given name Kaipo, built from the article ka (“the”) and ipo (“sweetheart, beloved”), yielding the affectionate sense “the beloved” or “sweetheart.” In Hawaiian it is pronounced KAI-po; the Kaypo spelling often cues the English KAY-po. The name is unisex in Hawaiian usage, though it leans masculine in contemporary practice, and long functioned as both a term of endearment and a given name in island communities.
Beyond Hawaiʻi, Kaypo/Kaipo began appearing in wider U.S. use in the late 20th century, prized for its warm meaning and breezy, island vibe. Common variants and spellings include Kaipo (standard) and Kaypo (Anglicized); occasional creative respellings substitute -y- or -e- to influence pronunciation. Nicknames such as Kai or Kay may arise in English-speaking settings. Related Hawaiian names by meaning include Ipo and Kealoha, which also convey love and affection.
Kaypo is exceptionally rare. Across 2 countries, we found just 2 recorded uses of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
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