Cairo vs Kash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#356
Total SSA Count
944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Kash Rank #293

Kash is more popular, ranked #293 vs #356 for Cairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cairo ___

  • Cairo James
  • Cairo Lee
  • Cairo Alexander
  • Cairo Milo
  • Cairo Orion
  • Cairo Sage

Kash ___

  • Kash James
  • Kash Lee
  • Kash River
  • Kash Stone
  • Kash Reid
  • Kash Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

If you choose Kash

Blaze Ryder Colt Jax Zane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Kash more popular?

Kash is more popular, ranked #293 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Kash mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Kash means "hollow (place)" (Old English origin).

Are Cairo and Kash boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Kash is primarily a boy name.

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