Keira vs Maisy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keira

Girl #609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark one, black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#609
Total SSA Count
492
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kei, Kee

Playground Safety Score

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Maisy

Girl #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Scottish/Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#801
Total SSA Count
350
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mais, May

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Keira Rank #609
Maisy Rank #801

Keira is more popular, ranked #609 vs #801 for Maisy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keira ___

  • Keira Rose
  • Keira Elizabeth
  • Keira Anne
  • Keira Grace
  • Keira Louise
  • Keira Marie

Maisy ___

  • Maisy Rose
  • Maisy Jane
  • Maisy Grace
  • Maisy Claire
  • Maisy Belle
  • Maisy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Keira

Niamh Aoife Siobhan Declan Cillian

If you choose Maisy

Daisy Poppy Theo Archie Elsie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keira or Maisy more popular?

Keira is more popular, ranked #609 compared to Maisy at #801 in the United States.

What do Keira and Maisy mean?

Keira means "dark one, black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maisy means "pearl" (Scottish/Greek origin).

Are Keira and Maisy boy or girl names?

Keira is primarily a girl name. Maisy is primarily a girl name.

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