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Kairo
Meaning: variant of Cairo · Origin: English / modern · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
Kairo is a modern English spelling variant of Cairo, the place name taken from the Egyptian capital.
Popularity of Kairo in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,577 US baby boys named Kairo — #226 for boys · Peak: 1,577 in 2025 · 1950: fewer than 5 · 2000: 19 · 2020: 1,195
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Kairo
KYE-roh · IPA /ˈkaɪroʊ/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
Modern English spelling associated with Cairo; etymology uncertain
How the meaning and use of Kairo developed
Kairo is a recent given-name spelling influenced by the place name Cairo and similar Kai- names; its origin and pronunciation vary.
Related names from the same root
Cairo · Kairos · Kai
Sibling names that go well with Kairo
Sister: Ailany · Kaia
Brother: Ryker · Zayden
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Nicknames
Kai
Variants & related names
Cairo, Kyro
Kairo name art
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FAQ
What does the name Kairo mean?
Kairo means “variant of Cairo”. It comes from English / modern.
How do you pronounce Kairo?
Kairo is usually pronounced KYE-roh (/ˈkaɪroʊ/).
Is Kairo a popular name?
In 2025, Kairo ranked #226 among boys' names in the United States, given to 1,577 baby boys, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2025 (1,577 babies).
What are nicknames for Kairo?
Kai.
What are other forms of Kairo?
Cairo, Kyro.
What are good sibling names for Kairo?
Sister: Ailany, Kaia. Brother: Ryker, Zayden.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.