Cairo

Pronunciation: [ k-EYER-oh ]

Girl Name #4,021 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4021, Cairo is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Cairo is a girl name, recorded for 37 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EYER-oh.

Parents who love the name Cairo often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,021
Total SSA Count: 37

Nicknames

Cai Cay Caiie

Also a Boy Name

Cairo is also used as a boy name, ranked #356.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cairo

Is Cairo a boy or girl name?

Cairo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4021. As a boy name, it is ranked #356. Cairo is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cairo?

Cairo is pronounced k-EYER-oh.

How popular is the name Cairo?

Cairo is currently ranked #4021 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cairo?

Common nicknames for Cairo include Cai, Cay, and Caiie.

Is Cairo a common or rare name?

Cairo is an uncommon name, ranked #4021 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cairo

Cairo is a girl name .

Is Cairo a boy or girl name? Cairo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,021 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #356. Cairo is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cairo is currently ranked #4,021 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cairo include Cai, Cay, and Caiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.