Kairo vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kairo

Boy #238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious, the conqueror"

Origin: Arabic place name

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Kairo Rank #238

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #238 for Kairo.

Is Kairo or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kairo at #238 in the United States.

What do Kairo and Kai mean?

Kairo means "the victorious, the conqueror" (Arabic place name origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kairo and Kai boy or girl names?

Kairo is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.