The nameKaisa
Kaisa is a Finnish form of Katherine.
- Girl's name
- Finnish
- Feast day
Meaning
Kaisa comes from Katarina, from the Greek Aikaterine.
Origin
Finnish.
History
Kaisa is a familiar name in Finland and Estonia.
Popularity of the name Kaisa
Kaisa in the United States
Kaisa was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 191 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Kaisa. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 2003. Half of all babies named Kaisa in the United States were born before 2004.
Kaisa in Norway
Kaisa was most popular in Norway in the 2000s, with 265 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Kaisa. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Kaisa in Norway were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaisa mean?
Kaisa comes from Katarina, from the Greek Aikaterine.
What is the origin of the name Kaisa?
Finnish.
Is Kaisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaisa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kaisa?
In 2024, Kaisa was the 8670th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 12 births.
What are the variants of the name Kaisa?
Variants and related names of Kaisa include Catherine, Katarina, Katarzyna, Katharina, Katja and Katrin.