Amelia vs Cairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Cairo

Boy #356 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the victorious (Arabic city name)"

Origin: Arabic (Al-Qahira)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#356
Total SSA Count
944
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Ro

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cairo Rank #356

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #356 for Cairo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cairo ___

  • Cairo James
  • Cairo Lee
  • Cairo Alexander
  • Cairo Milo
  • Cairo Orion
  • Cairo Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cairo

Phoenix London Atlas Zara River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cairo more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cairo at #356 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cairo mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cairo means "the victorious (Arabic city name)" (Arabic (Al-Qahira) origin).

Are Amelia and Cairo boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cairo is primarily a boy name.

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