Cairo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cairo, originating from the Arabic 'Al-Qāhirah', means 'victorious'. It evolved through historical forms like Al-Qāhirah to its modern English form. The city is known for its rich cultural heritage and significance in Islamic history. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. Today, Cairo is recognized as a vibrant city that reflects both ancient and contemporary influences.
The name Cairo is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cairo has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cairo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8999th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7318th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2737th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 458th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16870th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13305th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4161st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cairo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cairo"
Pronunciation
/ˈkaɪroʊ/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name 'Cairo' is derived from the Arabic word 'Al-Qāhirah', which means 'the victorious'. This name was given to the city in reference to the planet Mars, which is known as 'Al-Qāhir' in Arabic.
Meaning
victorious
Language Evolution
Al-Qāhirah (Arabic), Cairo (English)
Historical Usage
Cairo gained prominence as a major city in Islamic culture and was established in the 10th century AD. It became a center of learning, commerce, and culture in the medieval period.
Variants & Derivatives
Al-Qāhirah, Caire, Kairo
Modern Popularity & Image
Cairo is viewed as a bustling metropolis rich in history and culture, often associated with ancient Egyptian civilization and modern Arab culture.
Famous People
Naguib Mahfouz, Oum Kalthoum, Mohamed Salah
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cairo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cairo"
"Cairo" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8999th of 10718 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7318th of 16616 | 71 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2737th of 24088 | 627 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 458th of 23106 | 7,735 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16870th of 27321 | 29 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 13305th of 35406 | 98 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4161st of 30306 | 420 |
Regional Popularity of "Cairo" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
52.71% 2722nd/5164 |
37.24% 2723rd/7313 |
25.41% 1896th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
15.11% 602nd/3984 |
8.45% 379th/4487 |
6.04% 412th/6822 |
9.31% 584th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Cairo" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
63.34% 2842nd/4487 |
50.78% 3464th/6822 |
71.45% 4484th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cairo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cairo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.