Jesper vs Kaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jesper

Boy #5,200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian via Old French

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,200
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jes, Jess

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Kaya

Girl #968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, cliff"

Origin: Turkish

Cultural Roots

Turkish Japanese Native American German African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#968
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jesper Rank #5,200
Kaya Rank #968

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 vs #5200 for Jesper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jesper ___

  • Jesper Lars
  • Jesper Axel
  • Jesper Henrik
  • Jesper William
  • Jesper James
  • Jesper Oliver

Kaya ___

  • Kaya Rose
  • Kaya Jade
  • Kaya Luna
  • Kaya Skye
  • Kaya Wren
  • Kaya Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jesper

Soren Viggo Astrid Sigrid Axel

If you choose Kaya

Zuri Kai Mila River Sage

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jesper or Kaya more popular?

Kaya is more popular, ranked #968 compared to Jesper at #5200 in the United States.

What do Jesper and Kaya mean?

Jesper means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian via Old French origin). Kaya means "rock, cliff" (Turkish origin).

Are Jesper and Kaya boy or girl names?

Jesper is primarily a boy name. Kaya is primarily a girl name.

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