kaito

Kaito is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. The meaning depends on the kanji used, with common spellings including 海斗 (sea + fight), 海翔 (sea + soar), and 快斗. The name is primarily found in Japan and among Japanese communities, and it also appears in fiction as character names or stage names.

In popular culture, several well-known uses of the name appear. Kaito Kuroba is the character who operates as the phantom thief Kaitou Kid in the Detective Conan (Case Closed) series. Kaito Momota is the Ultimate Astronaut in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. The name KAITO is also the title of a male Vocaloid voice library released by Crypton Future Media in 2006, used for synthesized singing in music production.

Real people with the given name include Kaito Ishikawa (石川界人), a Japanese voice actor and singer born in 1993. Beyond individuals, Kaito appears widely in Japanese media and fan communities due to the global popularity of anime, manga, and video games, where it is chosen for characters and performers alike.

The name’s phonetic simplicity and cultural versatility contribute to its broad use across media and real life, making it a recognizable and enduring Japanese given name.