Nairobi

African place name

Updated Sat Jun 06 2026

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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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