Kes vs Maisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

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Maisa

Girl #9,287 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"walking with grace and pride"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Swedish Scandinavian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,287
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Mais

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Popularity Comparison

Kes Rank #9,146
Maisa Rank #9,287

Kes is more popular, ranked #9146 vs #9287 for Maisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Maisa ___

  • Maisa Rose
  • Maisa Lynn
  • Maisa Grace
  • Maisa Amara
  • Maisa Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

If you choose Maisa

Layla Zara Omar Karim Aiden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kes or Maisa more popular?

Kes is more popular, ranked #9146 compared to Maisa at #9287 in the United States.

What do Kes and Maisa mean?

Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin). Maisa means "walking with grace and pride" (Arabic origin).

Are Kes and Maisa boy or girl names?

Kes is primarily a girl name. Maisa is primarily a girl name.

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