Kairo Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kairo Overview

Meaning

Victorious one

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from the Arabic word “Al-Qāhirah,” the Arabic name for Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/ˈkaɪroʊ/

Popularity

The name Kairo has seen a surge in use in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

In the United States, Kairo ranked among the top 500 names for boys in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Modern, Exotic, Cool

Associated Traits

Adventurous, creative, empathetic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Kairo is often associated with victory and strength due to its Arabic origins and connection to the city of Cairo.

Name Day

December 2nd (Lithuania)
A Deep Dive

Kairo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Cairo, Kyro, Kiro, Kairon, Kairoh

Common Nicknames

Kair, Karo, Kairi, Kairo, Roko

Diminutives

Kai, Ro, K, Kiki, Roro

Famous People

  • Kairo Johnson
    (American Actor)
  • Kairo Armstead
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Kairo Martinez
    (American Photographer)
  • Kairo Bentley
    (American Dancer)
  • Kairo Evans
    (American Author)
  • Kairo Taylor
    (American Chef)
  • Kairo Smith
    (American Fashion Designer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kairo
    ("Kairo," 2001 Film)
  • Kairo
    ("King's Cage," Novel)
  • "Kairo"
    (Song by Khalid)
  • Kairo Asano
    ("Kaze no Stigma," TV Series)
  • "Kairo Incident"
    (TV Movie)
  • Kairo
    ("Rage of Bahamut: Genesis," Anime)
  • Kairo
    ("Sorcerous Stabber Orphen," TV Series)
  • "Kairo"
    (Novel by Marlene van Niekerk)

What Is the Meaning of Kairo?

Kairo means “victorious” or “triumphant.” This name often carries a sense of strength and leadership, suggesting a person with a strong presence and an inspiring nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kairo?

The name Kairo has roots in Arabic, derived from the word “Al-Qāhirah,” which is the Arabic name for Cairo, the capital of Egypt.

Kairo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kairo in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2622021#2502022#2342023
Top 3 Rankings#2342023#2502022#2622021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kairo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023234
(+16 from 2022)
1484
(+71 from 2022)
0.08104
2022250
(+12 from 2021)
1413
(+98 from 2021)
0.07544
2021262
(+17 from 2020)
1315
(+122 from 2020)
0.07019
2020279
(+28 from 2019)
1193
(+84 from 2019)
0.06450
2019307
(+176 from 2018)
1109
(+502 from 2018)
0.05771
2018483
(+319 from 2017)
607
(+322 from 2017)
0.03123
2017802
(+419 from 2016)
285
(+132 from 2016)
0.01440
20161221
(+594 from 2015)
153
(+71 from 2015)
0.00755
20151815
(+163 from 2014)
82
(+10 from 2014)
0.00401
20141978
(-36 from 2013)
72
(+1 from 2013)
0.00351
20131942
(+773 from 2012)
71
(+27 from 2012)
0.00351
20122715
(+32 from 2011)
44
(+1 from 2011)
0.00217
20112747
(+1350 from 2010)
43
(+19 from 2010)
0.00212
20104097
(-1206 from 2009)
24
(-17 from 2009)
0.00117
20092891
(+2358 from 2008)
41
(+24 from 2008)
0.00193
20085249
(-1123 from 2007)
17
(-7 from 2007)
0.00078
20074126
(-742 from 2006)
24
(-7 from 2006)
0.00108
20063384
(+556 from 2005)
31
(+8 from 2005)
0.00141
20053940
(+2198 from 2004)
23
(+11 from 2004)
0.00108
20046138
(-1523 from 2003)
12
(-5 from 2003)
0.00057
20034615
(+303 from 2002)
17
(+2 from 2002)
0.00081
20024918
(+2017 from 2001)
15
(+6 from 2001)
0.00073
20016935
(-2869 from 2000)
9
(-10 from 2000)
0.00044
20004066
(+2463 from 1999)
19
(+10 from 1999)
0.00091
19996529
(-689 from 1998)
9
(-1 from 1998)
0.00044
19985840
(-198 from 1997)
10
No change from 1997
0.00049
19975642
(-1029 from 1996)
10
(-3 from 1996)
0.00050
19964613
(+3177 from 1995)
13
(+7 from 1995)
0.00065
19957790
First SSA data recorded
6
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0.00030
19940
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0
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0.0000
19930
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19920
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19910
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19900
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0
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0.0000
19890
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0
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0.0000
19880
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0.0000
19870
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0
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0.0000
19860
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19850
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19840
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19830
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19820
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19810
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19790
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American States Popularity Rankings for Kairo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1692021#1422022#1472023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1982021#1702022#1632023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3832021#3102022#3392023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3312021#3292022#2482023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1192021#1192022#1182023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2022021#1882022#1662023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2352021#1722022#2052023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1312021#1022022#942023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1872021#2272022#1612023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2022021#2672022#1772023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2482021#3192022#2522023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3432021#2902022#3002023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1862021#1372022#1442023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1652021#1772022#1642023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3692021#3242022#2472023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2352021#2492022#2752023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1752021#1612022#1422023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3432021#2992022#3752023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4442021#3612022#3322023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2342021#3242022#2522023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#4242021#3742022#3192023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4202021#4202022#3842023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3232021#4532022#3112023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2122021#1692022#2752023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4062021#5412022#5002023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6172021#3892022#5882023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1142021#732022#552023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7652021#6252022#4822023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3902021#3272022#3932023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6232021#4322022#4442023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1122021#1522022#1702023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4182021#4562022#3102023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3642021#5282022#3882023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6422020#4822021#4782022

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6122021#4412022#2952023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1682020#1312021#1322023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5382021#7172022#7052023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6522019#4132022#6422023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1992019#2132020#1932023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3302021#3812023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4092022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3612023

Popularity Rankings for Kairo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#112020

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1822021#1922022#1822023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3332019#2852020#2422021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2462023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3212021#3382022#5742023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4142022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4762020#4372021#4352023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5312020#7992021#6712022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6312021#7792022#7702023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kairo a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Kairo is generally considered a boy’s name due to its origins and the qualities it whispers of

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kairo

Kairo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kairo Johnson (Actor, born 1986): An American talented actor appearing in numerous television dramas.
  • Kairo Armstead (Basketball Player, born 1993): An American professional basketball player known for his agility and scoring ability.
  • Kairo Martinez (Photographer, born 1988): An American renowned photographer with a unique perspective on urban life.
  • Kairo Bentley (Dancer, born 1992): An American innovative choreographer and dancer blending various dance styles.
  • Kairo Evans (Author, born 1975): An American prolific author with several bestsellers in contemporary fiction.
  • Kairo Taylor (Chef, born 1981): An American celebrated chef with a popular restaurant chain.
  • Kairo Smith (Fashion Designer, born 1984): An American fashion designer known for his avant-garde designs.
  • Kairo Blaze (Musician, 1980-2015): An American musician who left a lasting impact on the indie rock scene.
  • Kairo Stevens (Painter, 1945-2002): An American painter celebrated for his abstract and thought-provoking works.
  • Kairo (2001 Film): A Japanese horror film also known as "Pulse," which explores the themes of isolation and ghosts.
  • Kairo ("King's Cage," 2017 Novel): A character in Victoria Aveyard's "Red Queen" series who serves as a loyal member of the Scarlet Guard.
  • "Kairo" (Song by Khalid, 2021): A soulful track by the American singer-songwriter Khalid.
  • Kairo Asano ("Kaze no Stigma," 2007 TV Series): A character in the anime series known for his mastery of fire magic.
  • "Kairo Incident" (1975 TV Movie): A Japanese TV movie depicting a historical incident involving a conflict.
  • Kairo ("Rage of Bahamut: Genesis," 2014 Anime): A character in the anime series who plays a supporting role in the fantastical storyline.
  • Kairo ("Sorcerous Stabber Orphen," 1998 TV Series): A minor character in the anime series known for his magical abilities.
  • "Kairo" (1993 Novel by Marlene van Niekerk): A novel that delves into the complexities of family and societal expectations in South Africa.
  • Kairo Village (Aomori, Japan): A small rural village located in Aomori Prefecture, Japan.
  • Kairo Street (Kampala, Uganda): A bustling street in the heart of Uganda’s capital city.
  • Kairo Park (Buenos Aires, Argentina): A green space in Buenos Aires, offering a peaceful retreat for locals.
  • Kairo River (New South Wales, Australia): A river flowing through the scenic landscapes of New South Wales.
  • Kairo Island (Western Australia, Australia): An island off the coast of Western Australia, known for its natural beauty.
  • Kairo Bay (Victoria, Canada): A picturesque bay located in the province of British Columbia.
  • Kairo Plaza (Lagos, Nigeria): A popular shopping and commercial plaza in Lagos.

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