Kito is of Japanese origin and means "pure, simple". It's a gender-neutral name that has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique sound and meaning. In Japan, Kito is often used for both boys and girls, reflecting the country's cultural preference for names that can be shared by either gender. The name consists of two kanji characters: "ki" (貴) which means precious or noble, and "to" (人) which represents a person. Thus, Kito as a whole signifies someone who is precious and unique in character.
The name Kito saw a peak in popularity between 1974 and 1978 with a total of 84 births during these years, but has since declined significantly with only 76 births recorded from 1991 to 2017. The most recent data shows that there were 5 births in 2017.