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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Airo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Airmiess|Airon
IrishBoy↑↑ Surging

Airo

AIR-oh · 2 syllables

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#6448
↑↑ Surging
#6448
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6448 in 2024
5yr change
+3336 ranks
Birth frequency
3.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6448 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Irish boy names
Airo

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6448

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+3336 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Irish OriginCelticNature2-syllableAir/Light MeaningRareModern RisingLuminousGroundedPre-peak
Character
air-like freedomswift movementlight spiritboundless energyethereal grace
STRONG
High confidence

Airo is an Irish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6448 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +3336 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6448 · very rare
Airo at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'noble' or 'kingly'. Airo may also relate to áer (air/brightness), suggesting luminosity and elevation.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#6448 in 2024
5yr change:+3336 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AeronAironAidan◈Arlo◈Arion◈
Similar Style
Rowan◈Caspian◈Soren◈Finn◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Airo
Wren◈Hazel◈IvyBeckett◈Stellan◈PhoebeSilas◈Rowan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Airo · Overview
Summary

Airo is an Irish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6448 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Airo scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 3336 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Nature character
Airo carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Airo is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
airo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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