Amerie vs Naima

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

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Naima

Girl #2,199 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil; peaceful; serene"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim North African Swahili African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,199
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nai, Nima

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Popularity Comparison

Amerie Rank #2,293
Naima Rank #2,199

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 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

Naima ___

  • Naima Aisha
  • Naima Yasmin
  • Naima Fatima
  • Naima Leila
  • Naima Soraya
  • Naima Karima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amerie

Zara Kai Noelle Zion Ayanna

If you choose Naima

Layla Yasmina Khalil Omar Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amerie or Naima more popular?

Naima is more popular, ranked #2199 compared to Amerie at #2293 in the United States.

What do Amerie and Naima mean?

Amerie means "work, industrious" (Germanic via Emery origin). Naima means "tranquil; peaceful; serene" (Arabic origin).

Are Amerie and Naima boy or girl names?

Amerie is primarily a girl name. Naima is primarily a girl name.

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