Asmara vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asmara

Girl #9,122 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"City of the living; place where people are alive and busy"

Origin: Tigrinya

Cultural Roots

Eritrean Ethiopian East African African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,122
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Asma, Mara

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Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

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Popularity Comparison

Asmara Rank #9,122
Kes Rank #9,146

Asmara is more popular, ranked #9122 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asmara ___

  • Asmara Nour
  • Asmara Fatima
  • Asmara Sara
  • Asmara Leila

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asmara or Kes more popular?

Asmara is more popular, ranked #9122 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Asmara and Kes mean?

Asmara means "City of the living; place where people are alive and busy" (Tigrinya origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Asmara and Kes boy or girl names?

Asmara is primarily a girl name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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