gender neutral
Cairo
victorious
About Cairo
Exotic and worldly, Cairo transports listeners to bustling marketplaces and ancient monuments with a single utterance. This geographical name brings adventure and cultural richness into everyday life, suggesting parents with appreciation for travel, history, and diverse perspectives. A boy named Cairo carries an automatic conversation starter, with people inevitably curious about the choice and any connections to the Egyptian capital. The name sounds modern despite its ancient associations, fitting perfectly into contemporary naming trends favoring place names and unique choices. Cairo projects confidence and cosmopolitan sophistication, qualities that serve well in our increasingly interconnected global society. The strong opening consonant and flowing vowels create an appealing sound structure that's distinctive without being difficult. It works surprisingly well with various surnames and cultural backgrounds, transcending its specific geographical reference to become universally appealing. Parents selecting Cairo typically want their son to embrace diversity, adventure, and broad perspectives on the world around him.
Popularity of the Name Cairo
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | #942 | #633 | #302 | ||
| 2016 | #844 | #554 | #265 | ||
| 2017 | #639 | #505 | #220 | #908 | |
| 2018 | #522 | #432 | #250 | #713 | |
| 2019 | #342 | #437 | #194 | #564 | |
| 2020 | #348 | #402 | #213 | #621 | |
| 2021 | #325 | #410 | #195 | #712 | |
| 2022 | #306 | #390 | #158 | #606 | |
| 2023 | #331 | #348 | #210 | #757 | #822 |
| 2024 | #354 | #405 | #193 | #650 | #826 |
| 2025 | #341 | #449 | #192 | #892 | |
| 2004 | #993 | #346 | |||
| 2006 | #945 | ||||
| 2009 | #908 | #237 | |||
| 2010 | #767 | #388 | |||
| 2011 | #862 | #408 | |||
| 2012 | #732 | #358 | |||
| 2013 | #662 | #327 | |||
| 2014 | #765 | #272 | |||
| 2005 | #374 | ||||
| 2007 | #376 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cairo
Names Similar to Cairo
Nicknames for Cairo
- Cai
- Ro
- C
- Ray
Famous People Named Cairo
| Cairo Santos | Brazilian-American NFL kicker |
| Cairo Brown | American football player |
| Cairo Foster | American professional skateboarder |
| Cairo Leonard-Baker | American artistic gymnast |
| Cairo Dwek | American fashion model |
| Cairo Hodges | American actor |
| Cairo Richardson | Australian rules footballer |
| Cairo Harrell | American baseball player |
| Cairo Bishop | American soccer player |
| Cairo Ojougboh | Nigerian politician |
| Cairo Castellanos | Mexican boxer |
| Cairo Williams | British basketball player |
Characters Named Cairo
| Cairo Rostov | Character in the novel "The Master and Margarita" by Mikhail Bulgakov |
| Cairo Santos | Character in the video game "Madden NFL" |
| Cairo Foster | Character in the video game series "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" |
| Cairo Jim | Adventurous archaeologist and fictional character created by Geoffrey McSkimming |