Cairo Unisex

Popularity: #332 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKY-roh / /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/

Arabic; Egyptian

Meaning

Arabic: 'victorious'; Egyptian: 'the city of the sun'

Historical & Cultural Background

Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It is known for its significant cultural and historical landmarks, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The name Cairo reflects the city's importance in Islamic culture and history, as it was a center of learning and trade.

Trend Summary

Cairo has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

KairoCaydenCayroKairohKyron

Variants

  • Cai
  • Kairo

International Variants

  • Cairo (Spanish)
  • Cairo (Italian)

Famous people named Cairo

Cairo Santos is a Brazilian-American football placekicker known for his time in the NFL.

Cairo M. is a notable Egyptian artist recognized for his contemporary works.

Fictional characters named Cairo

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Sibling Suggestions

CadenKaiKianCyrusKellanCruz

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cairo was first seen in the United States in 1979. Cairo has ranked as high as #549 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Cairo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cairo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 98
11%
FL 87
10%
TX 83
9%
NY 66
8%
GA 59
7%
NC 53
6%
PA 37
4%
MD 36
4%
VA 33
4%
OH 30
3%
IL 30
3%
MI 24
3%
SC 21
2%
TN 20
2%
MA 19
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19796
19805
19886
19897
19907
19916
19927
19936
19949
199510
199613
19979
199817
199913
200025
200119
200221
200323
200424
200542
200651
200736
200845
200958
201046
201193
2012105
2013157
2014173
2015223
2016267
2017404
2018543
2019975
2020918
20211,020
20221,101
20231,010
2024944