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By Grace Royal · Jul 2026

Nairobi

OriginAfrican place name
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Nairobi as a girl's name
NB Rank#14868

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The name Nairobi peaked for boys at #5401 in 1976. Nairobi is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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  • Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase "Enkare Nairobi

    " which translates to "the place of cool waters." Nairobi is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun."

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