Cairo
Cairo: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Cairo?
Since 1880, 584 girls and 9,415 boys in the U.S. have been named Cairo (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2456 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #306 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #341 for boys, with 1,000 babies given the name.
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Cairo FAQ
How popular is the name Cairo?
Since 1880, 584 girls and 9,415 boys in the U.S. have been named Cairo (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2456 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #306 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #341 for boys, with 1,000 babies given the name.
Is Cairo a boy or girl name?
Cairo is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 584 girls and 9,415 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).