Helio

Helio - A very unique male name

Helio appeared on the charts for the first time in 2008 on position #2971. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Helio and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Helio? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Helio. The baby boy name Helio was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3420 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Helio peaked in popularity 18 years ago in 2008 on position 2971.

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Helio is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Helio is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,069 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,069.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Helio is where you live.

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Helio origin and meaning

Spanish/Portuguese, from Greek

From Greek helios, 'sun' — Helio is the Iberian form related to Helios

Helio is a genuine if uncommon name in Portuguese and Spanish usage, drawn from the Greek word for the sun. US use from 2008 is minimal, peaking at eleven births in its first year. The best-known Helio in America, racing driver Hélio Castroneves, spells his name with an accent that this profile does not share, so by spelling discipline he is noted here, not listed as a bearer.

Attested etymology

Helio is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Helio, pop culture references for the name Helio and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Helio

We've found the following names that sound similar to Helio, sorted by popularity.

Hal / Howell / Hillel / Halo / Hoyle / Hollie / Hallie / Haley / Holly / Hall /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Helio

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Helio a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Helio?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EH-lee-oh · /ˈɛlioʊ/
Spoken in three syllables; the provided syllable table gives 2, which understates the Iberian pronunciation

Around the world

• Hélio (Portuguese) — The accented Portuguese spelling, the name's home form

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2008, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

InternationalMythological

Why parents choose it

Helio is pure sunlight in name form — short, warm and international.

Worth knowing

• Often misheard as Julio or Emilio; the spelling invites 'HEE-lee-oh,' which is also heard