Keanna vs Mairead

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keanna

Girl #6,178 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle, beautiful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,178
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kea, Kee, Anna

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Mairead

Girl #6,371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,371
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mair, Maidie, Raedie

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Popularity Comparison

Keanna Rank #6,178
Mairead Rank #6,371

Keanna is more popular, ranked #6178 vs #6371 for Mairead.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keanna ___

  • Keanna Rose
  • Keanna Marie
  • Keanna Grace
  • Keanna Lynn
  • Keanna Jade
  • Keanna Pearl

Mairead ___

  • Mairead Siobhan
  • Mairead Aoife
  • Mairead Niamh
  • Mairead Grace
  • Mairead Rose
  • Mairead Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keanna

Ciara Aoife Declan Finn Maeve

If you choose Mairead

Siobhan Aoife Ciara Seamus Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keanna or Mairead more popular?

Keanna is more popular, ranked #6178 compared to Mairead at #6371 in the United States.

What do Keanna and Mairead mean?

Keanna means "gentle, beautiful" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mairead means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Keanna and Mairead boy or girl names?

Keanna is primarily a girl name. Mairead is primarily a girl name.

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