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Kairo
BoyAmerican (modern coinage), Arabic· “modern spelling of Cairo”
- Meaning
- modern spelling of Cairo
- Origin
- American (modern coinage), Arabic
- Pronunciation
- KY-roh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #226
- US babies 2025
- 1,577
- Best rank
- #226 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Kairo
Kairo is an American (modern coinage) and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “modern spelling of Cairo”.
Kairo is a modern spelling of Cairo, the capital of Egypt. The city's Arabic name, al-Qahira, is usually translated as the victorious or the vanquisher. As a given name Kairo is a recent choice in the United States, appealing to families who like place names with an adventurous feel. The K spelling is also used in German and some other languages for the city. It has a strong, rhythmic sound. Kai is a natural nickname, and Cairo remains the standard spelling of the city.
Popularity over time
Kairo first appears in US Social Security records in 1995. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 9 different years, starting in 2017. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #226, and its highest count, 1,577 babies. Use has grown 1823% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,138 in 2000, #4,173 in 2010, and #226 in 2025. Of the 11,224 US boys named Kairo since records began, 76% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,491 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Callahan, Cohen, Ismael, Baker, and Malakai.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kairo ranked highest in District of Columbia, Maryland, and Delaware.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #69 | 12 |
| Maryland | #91 | 61 |
| Delaware | #98 | 11 |
| Georgia | #104 | 111 |
| Virginia | #116 | 73 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Kairo over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Kairo is usually pronounced KY-roh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-ro”.
Middle names for Kairo
A few middle names that flow with Kairo: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kairo
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kairo mean?
Kairo is an American (modern coinage) and Arabic name that is usually said to mean “modern spelling of Cairo”.
What is the origin of the name Kairo?
Kairo has modern American and Arabic roots. Kairo is a modern spelling of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
Is Kairo a popular name?
Yes. Kairo ranked #226 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Kairo a boy or girl name?
Kairo is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Kairo over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Kairo?
Kairo is usually pronounced KY-roh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings