Nairobi, derived from the Maasai phrase 'Enkare Nairobi', meaning 'place of cool waters' or 'cool waters', is a name of geographical origin, attributed to a stream that flows through the city of Nairobi in Kenya. The stream was named by the local Maasai community, who were the original inhabitants of the area before it became the capital city of Kenya.
"Nairobi's birth records show a varied pattern over the decades, with peaks in 1976 and 1999, while maintaining consistent numbers more recently."