Amerie vs Cassia

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

All Clear

Cassia

Girl #2,232 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cinnamon tree, spice plant"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,232
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cassie, Cass

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amerie Rank #2,293
Cassia Rank #2,232

Cassia is more popular, ranked #2232 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

Cassia ___

  • Cassia Jane
  • Cassia Rose
  • Cassia Wren
  • Cassia Lou
  • Cassia Elise
  • Cassia May

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amerie

Zara Kai Noelle Zion Ayanna

If you choose Cassia

Silas Thea Jasper Lyra Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amerie or Cassia more popular?

Cassia is more popular, ranked #2232 compared to Amerie at #2293 in the United States.

What do Amerie and Cassia mean?

Amerie means "work, industrious" (Germanic via Emery origin). Cassia means "cinnamon tree, spice plant" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Amerie and Cassia boy or girl names?

Amerie is primarily a girl name. Cassia is primarily a girl name.

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