Kairo
Kairo is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
The victorious or the conqueror.
Origin and history
Kairo is a modern variation of Cairo, derived from the Arabic name for the Egyptian capital, Al-Qahirah. The name has experienced a sharp surge in U.S. popularity in recent years as a contemporary geography-inspired choice. It offers a stylish 'K' spelling variant of a historic city name.
Popularity in the United States
11,224 babies in the United States have been named Kairo since 1880. It ranks #1120 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #244.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9.7 %)
- FL (9.6 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 48 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,491 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,477 |
Fun facts
- Derived from Al-Qahirah, the Arabic name for Cairo, which translates to 'The Victorious' or 'The Conqueror'.
- Kairo has seen a dramatic rise in U.S. birth rankings over the 2020s alongside other modern 'K' spellings.