Amerie vs Caia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amerie

Girl #2,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industrious"

Origin: Germanic via Emery

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,293
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Meri

Playground Safety Score

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Caia

Girl #2,139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,139
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amerie Rank #2,293
Caia Rank #2,139

Caia is more popular, ranked #2139 vs #2293 for Amerie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amerie ___

  • Amerie Grace
  • Amerie Jade
  • Amerie Rose
  • Amerie Nicole
  • Amerie Joy
  • Amerie Simone

Caia ___

  • Caia Rose
  • Caia Grace
  • Caia Marie
  • Caia Lynn
  • Caia Jo
  • Caia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amerie

Zara Kai Noelle Zion Ayanna

If you choose Caia

Kaia Nia Seren Rhys Bran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amerie or Caia more popular?

Caia is more popular, ranked #2139 compared to Amerie at #2293 in the United States.

What do Amerie and Caia mean?

Amerie means "work, industrious" (Germanic via Emery origin). Caia means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Amerie and Caia boy or girl names?

Amerie is primarily a girl name. Caia is primarily a girl name.

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