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Kairo

Boy name · 50 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Kairo: 50 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2025.

From its Japanese origins, Kairo means "sea" and "village," evoking a calm coastal settlement, though it also appears as a modern variation of Cairo in English-speaking countries. The name gained visibility through Japanese basketball player Kairo Sasaki, while a notable fictional bearer is Kairo, a character from the anime *Pilot Candidate*. Though no major place connections exist directly, the phonetic similarity to Egypt's capital Cairo lends it an ancient, worldly feel. A further note: Kairo has risen in popularity across Scotland in recent years, likely influenced by the broader trend for short, vowel-heavy names ending in "o" like Arlo and Milo.