Cairo
Cairo is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
The victorious or conqueror.
Origin and history
Cairo is a place-name derived from the Arabic name for Egypt's capital city, Al-Qahirah. In recent years, it has gained substantial popularity in the United States as a modern, geographic given name. It appeals to parents seeking a contemporary location-based name with a distinctive 'o' ending.
Popularity in the United States
9,415 babies in the United States have been named Cairo since 1880. It ranks #1237 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #332.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- FL (9.4 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 18 |
| 1990-2000 | 97 |
| 2000-2010 | 344 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,987 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,963 |
Famous people named Cairo
- Cairo Santos: American football player, Athlete
Fun facts
- The name comes from Al-Qahirah, which translates to 'The Victorious' or 'The Conqueror' in Arabic.
- Cairo has seen a sharp surge in U.S. popularity in the 2020s, rising into the top 350 boys' names.