Cairo is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #8136 in 2014 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2019 with 72 births ranking #2455. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 127,567 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.