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Kleo

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kleo: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2016.

Kleo is a modern spelling variant of Cleo, a name derived from the Greek word *kleos*, meaning “glory” or “fame.” In classical times it was often used as a short form of Cleopatra, but today it stands alone as a crisp, stylish choice. The most famous bearer is Dame Cleo Laine, the celebrated English jazz singer and actress whose career spans seven decades. There are no major place connections, but the name does share its root with the word “clio,” the Greek muse of history. As Kleo, the name offers a slightly edgier twist on the

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
20163 babies
Latest (2020)
#7653 babies
Total births
6since 2016
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2016 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).