Khalilah vs Maisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maisha

Girl #5,391 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Swahili/Bantu

Cultural Roots

Swahili East African African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,391
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mai, Isha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Khalilah Rank #5,266
Maisha Rank #5,391

Khalilah is more popular, ranked #5266 vs #5391 for Maisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Khalilah ___

  • Khalilah Amina
  • Khalilah Naomi
  • Khalilah Grace
  • Khalilah Marie
  • Khalilah Jasmine
  • Khalilah Zara

Maisha ___

  • Maisha Grace
  • Maisha Faith
  • Maisha Renee
  • Maisha Joy
  • Maisha Simone
  • Maisha Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Khalilah

Karim Tariq Layla Amara Idris

If you choose Maisha

Amara Jabari Zola Nia Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Khalilah or Maisha more popular?

Khalilah is more popular, ranked #5266 compared to Maisha at #5391 in the United States.

What do Khalilah and Maisha mean?

Khalilah means "dear friend, intimate companion" (Arabic origin). Maisha means "life" (Swahili/Bantu origin).

Are Khalilah and Maisha boy or girl names?

Khalilah is primarily a girl name. Maisha is primarily a girl name.

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