Aimee vs Cherish

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aimee

Girl #1,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Canadian British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,473
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aims, Aim

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Cherish

Girl #1,486 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to hold dear, to treasure"

Origin: Old French (chérir)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,486
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cheri, Cherry, Rish

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aimee Rank #1,473
Cherish Rank #1,486

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 vs #1486 for Cherish.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aimee ___

  • Aimee Rose
  • Aimee Louise
  • Aimee Claire
  • Aimee Marie
  • Aimee Nicole

Cherish ___

  • Cherish Ann
  • Cherish Marie
  • Cherish Lynn
  • Cherish Rose
  • Cherish Hope
  • Cherish Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aimee

Sophie Isabelle Ethan Lucas Aurelie

If you choose Cherish

Destiny Crystal Harmony Journey Heaven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aimee or Cherish more popular?

Aimee is more popular, ranked #1473 compared to Cherish at #1486 in the United States.

What do Aimee and Cherish mean?

Aimee means "beloved, loved one" (Latin via French origin). Cherish means "to hold dear, to treasure" (Old French (chérir) origin).

Are Aimee and Cherish boy or girl names?

Aimee is primarily a girl name. Cherish is primarily a girl name.

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