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At a Glance: Name: Kairo – Meaning: the victorious one – Origin: Arabic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: KY-roh
Kairo is a boy's name of Arabic origin, meaning "the victorious one." It's pronounced KY-roh, and its style fits a modern, worldly sensibility — a good fit for parents drawn to names with a worldly feel.
Meaning & Origin of Kairo
Meaning: The victorious one.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Kairo
Phonetic: KY-roh IPA: /ˈkaɪroʊ/
Popularity of Kairo
Kairo peaked at #234 in 2023 with 1,488 babies given the name, then eased slightly to #238 in 2024 with 1,478 — essentially holding steady across those two years.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1995–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Kairo mean?
The victorious one. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Kairo)
How do you pronounce Kairo?
Kairo is pronounced KY-roh (IPA: /ˈkaɪroʊ/).
Is Kairo a popular name right now?
Kairo is near its all-time peak (#234 in 2023), ranked #238 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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