Kairo
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Victorious, the conqueror
Origin: Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #226 in 2025 with 1,577 babies born.
History: Kairo is a spelling variant of Cairo, the name of the Egyptian capital derived from the Arabic 'Al-Qahira,' meaning the victorious. The K spelling has been adopted in the United States as a more phonetically intuitive rendering and is growing in popularity as an exotic, strong-sounding place name.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kairo? About 1 in 2,066 babies born in 2025 were named Kairo, or roughly 4.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kairo
What does the name Kairo mean?
Kairo means “Victorious, the conqueror” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Kairo?
Kairo has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Victorious, the conqueror”.
How popular is Kairo?
Kairo ranked #226 in 2025 — given to 1,577 babies that year.
When was Kairo most popular?
Kairo peaked in 2025 with 1,577 babies registered that year.
Is Kairo a boy or girl name?
Kairo is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kairos in registered births are male.
Is the name Kairo rising or falling in popularity?
Kairo has risen 5048 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5274 in 2020 to #226 in 2025.
How long has Kairo been recorded?
Kairo appears in birth records across 31 years — from 1995 through 2025.