Apricot, capital city, or cooperation
In Japanese, the meaning of Kyo depends on the kanji used to write it. Common meanings include 'apricot', 'capital city', or 'cooperation'. It is a versatile name that has gained international recognition through Japanese popular culture.
Less common today
Kyo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,645 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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