Kairoh
An Egyptian masculine name meaning "victorious" or "triumphant one."
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Kairoh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kairoh today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kairoh births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kairoh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kairoh. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,185
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Kairoh: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kairoh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kairoh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kairoh
The name Kairoh has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the Akkadian language spoken by the Assyrians and Babylonians around 2500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian word "kairu," which means "light" or "radiance." This suggests that Kairoh was likely a name given to children at birth, symbolizing the hope that they would bring light and brightness into the world.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Kairoh can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem dating back to around 2100 BCE. In the epic, a character named Kairoh is described as a wise and respected elder, which further reinforces the connection between the name and its meaning of enlightenment and wisdom.
During the height of the Babylonian Empire, around 600 BCE, the name Kairoh gained popularity among the ruling class. One notable figure from this period was Kairoh of Nippur, a renowned scholar and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of early mathematical and astronomical principles.
As time passed, the name Kairoh spread to other regions and cultures. In ancient Greece, around 400 BCE, there was a philosopher named Kairoh of Athens, who was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue. Unfortunately, few records of his works survive today, but his name remains a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient moniker.
Fast-forwarding to the Middle Ages, the name Kairoh resurfaced in various parts of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Kairoh the Scribe, a 12th-century monk from the Benedictine Abbey of St. Gall in Switzerland. He was renowned for his beautiful calligraphy and his contributions to preserving and transcribing ancient manuscripts.
In the 16th century, during the Renaissance period, a famous Italian artist and architect named Kairoh Fiorentino left his mark on the world. He was known for his innovative architectural designs and his stunning frescoes adorning various churches and palaces across Italy.
While the name Kairoh may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and deep-rooted meaning continue to captivate those who appreciate the significance of ancient names and their enduring influence on our modern world.
People
Kairoh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kairoh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kairoh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kairoh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kairoh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Kairoh a common name?
We classify Kairoh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kairoh most popular?
The single biggest year for Kairoh was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kairoh is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kairoh in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kairoh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kairoh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kairoh still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kairoh in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kairoh can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Kairoh?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.