Cairo

Cairo is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 944 boys in the United States.

Cairo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cairo

Cairo belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cairo first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #306 in 2022, and in 2024 944 babies received the name — 8,444 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cairo in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#306 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Cairo in 2024
944
Total since 1880
8,444

Cairo in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#319 in 2023
Babies named Cairo in 2025
93
Total since 1996
1,573

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cairo mean?

The meaning of Cairo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cairo a boy or girl name?

Cairo is a boy name. In 2024, 944 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cairo?

Cairo comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cairo?

Cairo first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #306 in 2022, and 944 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].