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Kairus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-rus /ˈkaɪ.rəs/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek kairos, 'the opportune moment; the right/critical time' (also personified as a minor god of opportunity); also echoes Cyrus; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: The opportune moment; the right time: Kairus is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KY-rus').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek kairos, 'the opportune moment; the right/critical time' (also personified as a minor god of opportunity); also echoes Cyrus; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#7996 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222024

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

Kairus comes from the Greek kairos, 'the opportune moment; the right/critical time' (also personified as a minor god of opportunity); it also echoes Cyrus (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KY-rus').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-right-time at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Kairus comes from the Greek kairos, 'the opportune moment; the right/critical time' (also personified as a minor god of opportunity; it echoes Cyrus) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'KY-rus').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Kairus — routes uncertain

Variations

KairosKyrus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kairus mean?

Kairus is Greek for 'the opportune moment; the right time'; it also echoes Cyrus. The routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kairus?

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

Is Kairus a boy or girl name?

Kairus is a boy's name.

How popular is Kairus?

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

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