Cairo

Meaning of Cairo

The name Cairo refers to the capital city of Egypt. It's a name that evokes a sense of history and a vibrant, ancient culture.

Cairo has Egyptian roots — browse every Egyptian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cairo

Cairo is climbing again, up to #341 in 2025 from #355 in 2024 after peaking at #306 in 2022.

Notable people named Cairo

• Cairo Santos
  Brazilian NFL placekicker
• Cairo Agramonte
  Cuban revolutionary leader
• Cairo M. Johnson
  American politician
• Cairo Meireles
  Brazilian politician
• Cairo Zinn
  American baseball player

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Questions about the name Cairo

What does the name Cairo mean?

Cairo means the name cairo refers to the capital city of egypt. it's a name that evokes a sense of history and a vibrant, ancient culture, and it comes from Egyptian origins.

Is Cairo a boy's or a girl's name?

Cairo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cairo?

In 2025, Cairo ranked #341 for boys, up from #355 the year before.

When was Cairo most popular?

Cairo peaked at #306 in 2022.