Cairo vs Makai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

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Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Cairo Rank #356

Makai Rank #534

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #534 for Makai.

Is Cairo or Makai more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Makai at #534 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Makai mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Makai means "toward the sea, seaward" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cairo and Makai boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Makai is primarily a boy name.