Girl · #10,241 in 2026

Kajsa

Kajsa is a Swedish feminine given name. Initially, Kajsa, Kaisa or Cajsa was a variation of the name Karin, in turn a variation of the name Katarina (Catherine). It is known in Sweden since 1540. It is also used in Finland and Norway.

Current Rank
#10,241
Peak Rank
#6,903 (2010)
Total Babies
401
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1970
First Year
2024
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#6903
Peak Rank
401
Total Count
43
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kajsa

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kajsa is a Swedish feminine given name. Initially, Kajsa, Kaisa or Cajsa was a variation of the name Karin, in turn a variation of the name Katarina (Catherine). It is known in Sweden since 1540. It is also used in Finland and Norway.

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The Story of Kajsa

Kajsa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1970, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 18 Kajsas were born — ranking #6,903 that year. As of 2026, Kajsa ranks #10,241 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 401 Kajsas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kajsa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kajsa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Casa
  • Corsa
  • Cosa
  • Kisa
  • Kasa
  • Cassa
  • Kassa
  • Coosa
  • Kosa
  • Kusa
  • Chiesa
  • Cossa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kajsa

What does the name Kajsa mean?
Kajsa is a Swedish feminine given name. Initially, Kajsa, Kaisa or Cajsa was a variation of the name Karin, in turn a variation of the name Katarina (Catherine). It is known in Sweden since 1540. It is also used in Finland and Norway.
How popular is Kajsa in 2026?
In 2026, Kajsa ranks #10,241 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Kajsa most popular?
Kajsa reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #6,903 that year with 18 babies given the name.
Is Kajsa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kajsa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kajsa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kajsa include Memori, Aireona, Kelbie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kajsa

Kajsa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 401 births in the dataset. Kajsa's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #6,903. Use the chart and map above to compare Kajsa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.