Kegan vs Melishia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kegan

Boy #4,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small flame, little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,396
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keg, Kee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kegan Rank #4,396
Melishia Rank #58,511

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 vs #58511 for Melishia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kegan ___

  • Kegan James
  • Kegan Patrick
  • Kegan Michael
  • Kegan Thomas
  • Kegan Finn
  • Kegan Ryan

Melishia ___

  • Melishia Ann
  • Melishia Grace
  • Melishia Lynn
  • Melishia Rose
  • Melishia Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kegan

Declan Finn Cian Teagan Siobhan

If you choose Melishia

Jessica Jennifer Crystal Amber Dustin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kegan or Melishia more popular?

Kegan is more popular, ranked #4396 compared to Melishia at #58511 in the United States.

What do Kegan and Melishia mean?

Kegan means "small flame, little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Melishia means "honey bee" (Greek origin).

Are Kegan and Melishia boy or girl names?

Kegan is primarily a boy name. Melishia is primarily a girl name.

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