Cairo vs Twila

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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Twila

Girl #3,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twilight, between day and night"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,889
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Twi, Twily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cairo Rank #356
Twila Rank #3,889

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 vs #3889 for Twila.

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

Twila ___

  • Twila Rose
  • Twila Grace
  • Twila Mae
  • Twila Jean
  • Twila Ann
  • Twila Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

If you choose Twila

Pearl Ruby Cora Flora Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairo or Twila more popular?

Cairo is more popular, ranked #356 compared to Twila at #3889 in the United States.

What do Cairo and Twila mean?

Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin). Twila means "twilight, between day and night" (English origin).

Are Cairo and Twila boy or girl names?

Cairo is primarily a boy name. Twila is primarily a girl name.

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