Carlene vs Maisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maisa

Girl #9,287 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"walking with grace and pride"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swedish Scandinavian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,287
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mais

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Carlene Rank #9,351
Maisa Rank #9,287

Maisa is more popular, ranked #9287 vs #9351 for Carlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carlene ___

No pairings available yet.

Maisa ___

  • Maisa Rose
  • Maisa Lynn
  • Maisa Grace
  • Maisa Amara
  • Maisa Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carlene

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If you choose Maisa

Layla Zara Omar Karim Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlene or Maisa more popular?

Maisa is more popular, ranked #9287 compared to Carlene at #9351 in the United States.

What do Carlene and Maisa mean?

Maisa means "walking with grace and pride" (Arabic origin).

Are Carlene and Maisa boy or girl names?

Carlene is primarily a girl name. Maisa is primarily a girl name.

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