
The short answer
Kairo is a masculine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Cairo." It ranked #226 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Cairo. The entry lists its usage as English (Modern).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kairo ranked #226 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #226 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kairo mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kairo a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Cairo.
Is Kairo a popular name?
Kairo ranked #226 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kairo a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kairo appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kairo — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.