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Kairos

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-rohs /ˈkaɪ.ɹoʊs/Medium

Meaning: The opportune moment, fitting timeMedium

In 30 seconds: Kairos is an Ancient Greek name meaning 'the opportune moment' or 'the right time'. It captures the idea of a fitting instant rather than clock time.
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Origin MediumAncient Greek, Greek Mythology
MeaningThe opportune moment, fitting time
U.S. rank (2024)#1630 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births104 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 596

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420082024

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

History & Origin

In Greek thought, kairos named the perfect, decisive moment — the window when action lands just right. It stood apart from ordinary measured time, pointing instead to timing and opportunity. As a given name it carries that charged sense of the right instant.

The Greeks even personified Kairos as a fleeting figure to be seized as he passed. The name has a crisp, classical ring and appeals to parents drawn to its philosophical weight.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Kairos is 'due measure, proportion, fitness', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Kairos — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kairos mean?

Kairos is usually explained as meaning 'due measure, proportion, fitness' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Kairos?

It's commonly said KY-rohs /ˈkaɪ.ɹoʊs/.

Is Kairos a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Kairos is used as a boy name.

How popular is Kairos?

In 2024, Kairos ranked #1630 in the U.S. for boys, with 104 births recorded.