Amelia vs Cimani

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cimani

Girl #1,847 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious, gem-like"

Origin: African/Swahili

Cultural Roots

East African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,847
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cima, Mani

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cimani Rank #1,847

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1847 for Cimani.

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

Cimani ___

  • Cimani Grace
  • Cimani Joy
  • Cimani Pearl
  • Cimani Faith
  • Cimani Marie
  • Cimani Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cimani

Imani Amara Zuri Kamau Jabari

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cimani more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cimani at #1847 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cimani mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cimani means "precious, gem-like" (African/Swahili origin).

Are Amelia and Cimani boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cimani is primarily a girl name.

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