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Kairos

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Pronounced KY-ross /ˈkaɪ.rɒs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek kairos, 'the opportune/right moment; the due season; the perfect time' (also a personification of opportunity); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The opportune moment; due season: Kairos is Greek. Bold, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek kairos, 'the opportune/right moment; the due season; the perfect time' (also a personification of opportunity); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#8657 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

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

Kairos comes from the Greek kairos, 'the opportune/right moment; the due season; the perfect time' (also a personification of opportunity); a word-name (we note the word-name). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'KY-ross').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern word-name. Rare, the-opportune-moment at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Kairos means 'the opportune/right moment; the perfect time' in Greek (a personification of opportunity) — a bold word-name used for both sexes (here for a girl; we note the word-name; said 'KY-ross').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Kairos — word-name; unisex

Variations

KyrosCairos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kairos mean?

Kairos is Greek for 'the opportune/right moment; the perfect time'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Kairos?

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

Is Kairos a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Kairos?

Kairos is a very rare name in the U.S.

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