Makai vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Makai

Boy #534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"toward the sea, seaward"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

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Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

American

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Makai Rank #534

Cairo Rank #356

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

Is Makai or Cairo more popular?

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

What do Makai and Cairo mean?

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

Are Makai and Cairo boy or girl names?

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