Cairo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cairo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cairo?
Cairo is spelled C-A-I-R-O. The name has 5 letters.
Cairo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Cairo is derived from the Arabic word “al-Qāhirah”, meaning “The Conqueror.”
- Origin
- The name Cairo is commonly associated with the Arabic language and culture, referencing Egypt's capital city.
- Pronunciation
- KYE-roh · 2 syllables
Cairo Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,067
Recorded Births35
Rank#341
Recorded Births965
- Girls usage fell 175 places to #4,067 and recorded 3 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 13 places to #341 and recorded 16 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cairo Mean?
Cairo is derived from the Arabic word “al-Qāhirah”, meaning “The Conqueror.”
Origin: The name Cairo is commonly associated with the Arabic language and culture, referencing Egypt's capital city.
How Do You Pronounce Cairo?
PronunciationKYE-roh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Cairo?
- History
- The name Cairo may derive from the historic city of Cairo, Egypt, which has been a significant urban center since medieval times.
Cairo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 35 | #4,067 |
| 2025 | Boys | 965 | #341 |
| 2024 | Girls | 38 | #3,892 |
| 2024 | Boys | 949 | #354 |
| 2023 | Girls | 48 | #3,329 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,010 | #331 |
| 2022 | Girls | 56 | #2,956 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,101 | #306 |
| 2021 | Girls | 68 | #2,558 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,020 | #325 |
| 2020 | Girls | 53 | #3,015 |
| 2020 | Boys | 918 | #348 |
| 2019 | Girls | 72 | #2,451 |
| 2019 | Boys | 976 | #342 |
| 2018 | Girls | 29 | #4,662 |
| 2018 | Boys | 543 | #522 |
| 2017 | Girls | 14 | #7,840 |
| 2017 | Boys | 404 | #638 |
| 2016 | Girls | 16 | #7,230 |
| 2016 | Boys | 267 | #844 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2015 | Boys | 223 | #942 |
| 2014 | Girls | 14 | #8,053 |
| 2014 | Boys | 173 | #1,102 |
When Was Cairo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
1,101 recorded births
National rank #306
2021 · Boys
1,020 recorded births
National rank #325
2023 · Boys
1,010 recorded births
National rank #331
2019 · Boys
976 recorded births
National rank #342
Where Cairo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #82 | 10 |
| DE | #126 | 8 |
| RI | #177 | 6 |
| GA | #185 | 66 |
| MD | #189 | 32 |
| LA | #211 | 24 |
| FL | #215 | 99 |
| VA | #237 | 36 |