What does the name Raito mean?

Raito is a boy name of Japanese origin: a phonetic borrowing of the English word 'light,' popularized through manga and anime.

When was the name Raito most popular?

Raito has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Raito?

Names similar to Raito in origin and style include Yuto, Kaito, Kenzo, Minato, Ronin.

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Raito

boy name

Origin

Japanese

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

a phonetic borrowing of the English word 'light,' popularized through manga and anime

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Raito has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

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Popularity in Brazil

23 people · the #113,027 first name in Brazil · median age 26

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Raito

Yuto Kaito Kenzo Minato Ronin Riku

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