Maisa vs Samanta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maisa Rank #9,287
Samanta Rank #9,237

Samanta is more popular, ranked #9237 vs #9287 for Maisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maisa ___

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

Samanta ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maisa

Layla Zara Omar Karim Aiden

If you choose Samanta

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maisa or Samanta more popular?

Samanta is more popular, ranked #9237 compared to Maisa at #9287 in the United States.

What do Maisa and Samanta mean?

Maisa means "walking with grace and pride" (Arabic origin).

Are Maisa and Samanta boy or girl names?

Maisa is primarily a girl name. Samanta is primarily a girl name.

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