Aime vs Kao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aime

Girl #5,949 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Belgian French Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,949
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Kao

Boy #26,042 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rice; brightness"

Origin: Thai

Cultural Roots

Thai Laotian Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,042
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aime Rank #5,949
Kao Rank #26,042

Aime is more popular, ranked #5949 vs #26042 for Kao.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aime ___

  • Aime Marie
  • Aime Louise
  • Aime Claire
  • Aime Rose
  • Aime Elise
  • Aime Noelle

Kao ___

  • Kao James
  • Kao Thai
  • Kao Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aime

Chloe Sophie Emile Jules Margot

If you choose Kao

Bao Lin Mei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aime or Kao more popular?

Aime is more popular, ranked #5949 compared to Kao at #26042 in the United States.

What do Aime and Kao mean?

Aime means "beloved, loved one" (French origin). Kao means "Rice; brightness" (Thai origin).

Are Aime and Kao boy or girl names?

Aime is primarily a girl name. Kao is primarily a boy name.

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