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Aoto

ah-oh-toh /aˈoːto/ Japanese

At a glance

In short
Aoto is a unique Japanese name meaning blue or green person/place, evoking tranquility and natural beauty. Ideal for parents seeking a rare, meaningful name.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#10,938)
Babies in 2024
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#10,938 in 2024
First recorded
2017

Meaning of Aoto

Aoto is a distinctive male name of Japanese origin, pronounced as ah-oh-toh (/aˈoːto/). The name Aoto combines the elements "ao," meaning "blue" or "green," and "to," which can mean "person" or "place," giving it a serene and nature-inspired connotation. Although relatively rare in the United States, with only a handful of occurrences in recent years, Aoto's unique sound and cultural significance make it an appealing choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their child. This name evokes images of tranquility and natural beauty, making it a wonderful option for those who appreciate the richness of Japanese language and culture.

How to pronounce Aoto

Japanese

Popularity of Aoto in the U.S.

Aoto was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #10,938 with 6 babies. It first appears in the records in 2017.

Bar and line chart: Aoto in the U.S., 2017–2024. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 6 in 2024. Line: rank among boy names, peak #10,938 in 2024.
  • Boys named Aoto (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2017–2024. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2017⁠–⁠2024 4 rows
Aoto: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2024610,938▲ 1,301
2023512,239▲ 91
2022512,330back (not recorded in 2018–2021)
2017512,246new

Notable people named Aoto

  • Aoto Osako is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for FC Tokyo.