Esmay vs Kaja

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmay

Girl #6,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Esteemed, beloved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Dutch French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,334
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Mae, Essie

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Kaja

Girl #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear (via Katherine)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Estonian Latvian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,386
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmay Rank #6,334
Kaja Rank #6,386

Esmay is more popular, ranked #6334 vs #6386 for Kaja.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmay ___

  • Esmay Rose
  • Esmay Claire
  • Esmay Violet
  • Esmay June
  • Esmay Pearl
  • Esmay Celeste

Kaja ___

  • Kaja Marie
  • Kaja Ingrid
  • Kaja Sofie
  • Kaja Annika
  • Kaja Else
  • Kaja Birthe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmay

Isadora Clementine Rafferty Sylvie Arlo

If you choose Kaja

Maja Astrid Freya Sigrid Lars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmay or Kaja more popular?

Esmay is more popular, ranked #6334 compared to Kaja at #6386 in the United States.

What do Esmay and Kaja mean?

Esmay means "Esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Kaja means "pure, clear (via Katherine)" (Greek origin).

Are Esmay and Kaja boy or girl names?

Esmay is primarily a girl name. Kaja is primarily a girl name.

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