The baby name Cameo is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAM-ee-oh; IPA: /ˈkæmi.oʊ/.
Cameo is English in Origin.
The baby name Cameo is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KAM-ee-oh; IPA: /ˈkæmi.oʊ/.
Cameo is English in Origin.
Cameo is an English word-name drawn from Italian cammeo, probably via Medieval Latin camaeus and French camaïeu/camée; the deeper root is uncertain. It denotes a gem or shell carved in relief, often showing a profile portrait, an art form prized in Hellenistic Greece and Imperial Rome and revived in the Renaissance and Victorian era. In modern speech it also means a brief special appearance.
As a given name, Cameo surfaced in late-20th-century English-speaking countries and is used for all genders, though more often for girls. It conveys vintage elegance, craftsmanship, and layered beauty. Variant spellings include Kameo and Camee; French-influenced forms Caméo or Camée occasionally appear. Related nicknames include Cam, Cami, and Mio. Parents drawn to word-names and artistic imagery may appreciate its unique yet familiar sound and luminous meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #287 | 3 | 8,139 |
| Canada | Girls | 1993 | #308 | 5 | 2,282 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| United States | Boys | 2017 | #881 | 5 | 7,410 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #912 | 6 | 8,768 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,167 | 12 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
Cameo is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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