Kasai vs Palwasha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Palwasha

Girl #40,950 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlight, shining light"

Origin: Pashto

Cultural Roots

Afghan Pashto Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,950
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pal, Washa

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Popularity Comparison

Kasai Rank #1,758
Palwasha Rank #40,950

Kasai is more popular, ranked #1758 vs #40950 for Palwasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasai ___

  • Kasai River
  • Kasai James
  • Kasai Orion
  • Kasai Sage
  • Kasai Phoenix
  • Kasai Blaze

Palwasha ___

  • Palwasha Noor
  • Palwasha Layla
  • Palwasha Mina
  • Palwasha Zara
  • Palwasha Roya

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kasai

Amara Zuri Kenji Haruki Sable

If you choose Palwasha

Freshta Maryam Laleh Ahmad

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasai or Palwasha more popular?

Kasai is more popular, ranked #1758 compared to Palwasha at #40950 in the United States.

What do Kasai and Palwasha mean?

Kasai means "fire" (Japanese origin). Palwasha means "moonlight, shining light" (Pashto origin).

Are Kasai and Palwasha boy or girl names?

Kasai is primarily a boy name. Palwasha is primarily a girl name.

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