Meisa

♀ Girl

Pronounced MAY-sah /ˈmeɪ.sə/Medium

Meaning: Read as the Arabic Maisa/Maysa, 'a proud, graceful walk; the elegant sway of a beauty,' and separately a Japanese name whose sense varies with the characters. Routes uncertain, which we note; romanized here.Low

In 30 seconds: A cross-cultural name: Meisa reads as Arabic 'a graceful walk,' also Japanese (said 'MAY-sah'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowArabic, Japanese

MeaningRead as the Arabic Maisa/Maysa, 'a proud, graceful walk; the elegant sway of a beauty,' and separately a Japanese name whose sense varies with the characters. Routes uncertain, which we note; romanized here.

U.S. rank (2024)#12964 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 18

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

Meisa reads as the Arabic Maisa/Maysa ('a graceful, swaying walk') or as a Japanese name whose sense varies with the characters. It is soft and elegant; the routes are uncertain, which we note, and we romanize it (said 'MAY-sah').

It appears rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Meisa echoes the Arabic Maisa, 'a proud, graceful walk,' and also turns up as a Japanese name shaped by its characters. A soft, cross-cultural pick whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'MAY-sah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Meisa — Arabic Maisa / Japanese; routes uncertain; romanized

Variations

MaisaMaysaMeesa

Nicknames

MeiSasa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Meisa mean?

Meisa reads as the Arabic Maisa, 'a proud, graceful walk,' and separately as a Japanese name; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Meisa?

It's said MAY-sah /ˈmeɪ.sə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Meisa a boy or girl name?

Meisa is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Meisa?

Meisa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.