Cairo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12325 in 1997 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 72 births ranking #2455. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 53.8%. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 290,110 girls born was named Cairo. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.