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Cairo

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Pronounced KY-roh /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/High

Meaning: From Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital, named for Mars the conqueror; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: The victorious city, for a daughter: Cairo — al-Qahira — carries pyramids, the Nile, and Mars-the-conqueror's blessing across the gender line. Triumphant and travel-bold.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital, named for Mars the conqueror; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4085 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 582

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cairo comes from Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's mighty capital, named for the ascendant Mars. A bold place-name pick for both sexes in modern America; this page covers its use for girls.

It registers thinly for girls in records. Rare for daughters, victorious at the root, and monumental.

Did you know? Cairo was named 'the victorious' because Mars — al-Najm al-Qahir, the conquering star — was rising when the Fatimids founded it in 969.
Overall data confidence 80%
Place-name references — Cairo — etymology

Variations

KairoCayro

Nicknames

Cai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cairo mean?

Cairo is from Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital.

How do you pronounce Cairo?

It's said KY-roh /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cairo a boy or girl name?

Cairo is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cairo?

Cairo is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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