Kayro

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-roh /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Cairo/Kairo — from the Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious; the conqueror' (the capital of Egypt); a place-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The victorious one: Kayro spells Cairo. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'KY-roh').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Cairo/Kairo — from the Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious; the conqueror' (the capital of Egypt); a place-name; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8006 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kayro is a spelling of Cairo/Kairo — from the Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious; the conqueror' (the capital of Egypt; a place-name; we note the place). A bold, modern name (said 'KY-roh').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Cairo. Rare in this form, the-victorious at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Cairo comes from the Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious; the conqueror' (the capital of Egypt) — Kayro is a spelling, a bold place-name (we note the place; said 'KY-roh').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Cairo — place-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayro mean?

Kayro spells Cairo — Arabic 'the victorious; the conqueror' (the capital of Egypt). We note the place.

How do you pronounce Kayro?

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

Is Kayro a boy or girl name?

Kayro is a boy's name.

How popular is Kayro?

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