Sea or ocean; pure
Kaion is a modern name with multiple potential roots. It is often considered a variant of the Hawaiian name Kai, meaning 'sea', or a stylized version of the Greek name Kion, meaning 'column'. In some contexts, it is used as a creative modern coinage blending sounds from names like Kaiden and Zion.
Less common today
Kaion isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,162 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
