Kairos
Meaningopportune moment · Greek
- US rank
- #1,347
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,347 in 2025
140 babies were named Kairos in the US in 2025. It has climbed 843 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 2008–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kairos you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,195 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Kairos, 140 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kairos would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKairos first shows up in US birth records in 2008, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearKairos is at its all-time high right now: #1,347 in 2025.
- New on the sceneKairos wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2008.
- TrendKairos has climbed 843 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,347. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKairos is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #555, followed by California (#957) and Georgia (#990). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Kairos means “opportune moment”.
About the name Kairos
Kairos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “opportune moment”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ros”. US birth records list Kairos for boys from 2008 to 2025, in 18 of those 18 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #1,347 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,347, with 140 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 86,655 boys |
| 2020s | 49 | 20,311 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Kairos
What does the name Kairos mean?
Kairos means “opportune moment” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Kairos?
Kairos has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Kairos a boy or girl name?
Kairos is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Kairos?
Kairos ranked #1,347 for US boys in 2025, given to 140 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#1,347).