Caisha vs Trae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caisha

Girl #22,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"favorite one (Swahili origin)"

Origin: Swahili/African

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,058
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cai, Kai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Trae

Boy #2,490 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"three, third-born"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,490
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caisha Rank #22,058
Trae Rank #2,490

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 vs #22058 for Caisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caisha ___

  • Caisha Marie
  • Caisha Nicole
  • Caisha Renee
  • Caisha Denise
  • Caisha Michelle
  • Caisha Lynn

Trae ___

  • Trae Michael
  • Trae James
  • Trae Anthony
  • Trae Deon
  • Trae Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caisha

Deja Malik Tyra Jaylen Kiara

If you choose Trae

Kobe Jaylen Imani Amara Kyree

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caisha or Trae more popular?

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 compared to Caisha at #22058 in the United States.

What do Caisha and Trae mean?

Caisha means "favorite one (Swahili origin)" (Swahili/African origin). Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Caisha and Trae boy or girl names?

Caisha is primarily a girl name. Trae is primarily a boy name.

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