Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Icaro

Icaro is a South American indigenous and mestizo colloquialism for magic song. Today, this term is commonly used to describe the medicine songs performed in vegetal ceremonies, especially by maestros in ayahuasca ceremonies.

Current Rank
#12,142
Peak Rank
#12,142 (2019)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12142
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Icaro

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Icaro is a South American indigenous and mestizo colloquialism for magic song. Today, this term is commonly used to describe the medicine songs performed in vegetal ceremonies, especially by maestros in ayahuasca ceremonies.

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Etymology
The word icaro is believed to derive from the Quechua verb ikaray , which means "to blow smoke in order to heal".

The Story of Icaro

Icaro first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2019, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 5 Icaros were born — ranking #12,142 that year. As of 2026, Icaro ranks #12,142 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Icaros have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Icaro

Phonetically similar names — useful when Icaro is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Icaro

What does the name Icaro mean?
Icaro is a South American indigenous and mestizo colloquialism for magic song. Today, this term is commonly used to describe the medicine songs performed in vegetal ceremonies, especially by maestros in ayahuasca ceremonies.
How popular is Icaro in 2026?
In 2026, Icaro ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Icaro most popular?
Icaro reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #12,142 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Icaro a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Icaro is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Icaro?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Icaro include Aasher, Acire, Addax. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Icaro

Icaro is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2019 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Icaro's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #12,142. Use the chart and map above to compare Icaro's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.