How Popular (or Rare) was Cairo in 2023?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#331
2023 Rank
1,010
2023 Births
#306
Best Rank (2022)
1,101
Peak Year (2022)
9,340
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 1,692
Rarity Factor (2023)

📊 The Cairo Story

Cairo is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #331 in 2023 with 1,010 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 1,101 births ranking #306. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 7,669.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,692 boys born was named Cairo. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Arabic place-name use  |  Meaning: victorious; from the city name Cairo

Cairo is a place name turned first name, most often understood through the famous Egyptian capital. The deeper source is Arabic and is linked with the idea of victory.

As a baby name, Cairo is modern and style-led rather than traditionally inherited. Its appeal comes from its strong sound, global familiarity, and travel-inspired feel.

Did you know?The city name Cairo ultimately comes from al-Qahirah, often translated along the lines of "the victorious".
Similar namesAtlas, Caspian, Kai, Roman, Zion

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