Kyo

Also written as Kyō, this Japanese name makes a simple, sweet, yet spirited name for a son. Like many Japanese names, the meaning alters depending on which kanji are used, but Kyo can mean "unite, co-operate", "capital city", or "apricot".

With the international appeal of Rio and Kai, Kyo appeared in the anime and manga series, Fruits Basket, which may have introduced it to a wider audience.

Kyo is also given to girls.

Pronounced KYOH.

As of October 2026, Kyo ranked #10259 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5594 in 2020.