Kairos Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKY-ros / /ˈkaɪrɒs/Greek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: the right or opportune moment; Hebrew: time
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek philosophy, 'Kairos' refers to a critical or opportune moment, often contrasted with 'Chronos', which denotes chronological time. In Hebrew, the concept of time is significant in religious texts, emphasizing the importance of divine timing.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kairo
- Kyros
International Variants
- Cairos (Spanish)
- Cairo (Arabic)
Famous people named Kairos
Kairos K. — athlete.
Kairos K. — artist.
Fictional characters named Kairos
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kairos was first seen in the United States in 2008. Kairos has ranked as high as #1256 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Florida, Texas, Massachusetts, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Kairos has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kairos (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 15 | |
| CA | 15 | |
| MA | 7 | |
| FL | 6 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 35 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2024 | 104 |