BoyArabic origin

Cairo: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

The victorious one, a name that echoes with ancient grandeur.

Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Current rank
#106
Peak
#450 in 2023

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2015: #80020152020: #50020202024: #1062024#1#800

What Cairo Means

Cairo is a boy name of Arabic origin. The victorious one, a name that echoes with ancient grandeur.

How Popular Cairo Is

Cairo currently ranks #106 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #450 in 2023. It is rising.

Good to Know About Cairo

  • Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the oldest cities in the world.
  • The name means victorious in Arabic.
  • Several celebrities have chosen Cairo as a distinctive baby name.

Names Like Cairo

Other Arabic names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Cairo

Arabic names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cairo.

Questions About Cairo

What does Cairo mean?

Cairo is a boy name of Arabic origin. The victorious one, a name that echoes with ancient grandeur.

How popular is Cairo?

Cairo currently ranks #106 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #450 in 2023. It is rising.

Where does Cairo come from?

Cairo comes from Arabic roots. Cairo is the capital of Egypt and one of the oldest cities in the world.

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