Kaisa

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Pronounced KY-sah /ˈkaɪ.sɑ/High

Meaning: A Finnish/Scandinavian form of Katherine — traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure'; the older root is uncertain; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kaisa is a Finnish form of Katherine. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Finnish/Scandinavian form of Katherine — traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure'; the older root is uncertain; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#7296 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 697

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaisa is a Finnish/Scandinavian form of Katherine — traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure'; the older root is uncertain (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KY-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in Finnish and Scandinavian families. Rare, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Katherine is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure' — Kaisa is the Finnish form, crisp and classic (the older root is uncertain, which we note; said 'KY-sah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Kaisa — routes uncertain

Variations

KaijaKajaKaisu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaisa mean?

Kaisa is a Finnish form of Katherine — traditionally Greek 'pure'; the older root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Kaisa?

It's said KY-sah /ˈkaɪ.sɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaisa a boy or girl name?

Kaisa is a girl's name.

How popular is Kaisa?

Kaisa is a very rare name in the U.S.