Kaisa
Every Kaisa since 1966 — 697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaisa
Kaisa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,296 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 697 American babies have been named Kaisa. Its peak came in 2003, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaisa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaisa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,296 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,684 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,717 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,546 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,100 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,747 |
| 2019 | 23 | #5,523 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,565 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,245 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,132 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,204 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,139 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,297 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8,009 |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,980 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,104 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,873 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,932 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,990 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,811 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,699 |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,352 |
| 2003 | 25 | #5,020 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,347 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,126 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,351 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,371 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,272 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,494 |
| 1980 | 13 | #5,360 |
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Famous people named Kaisa
- Kaisa Mäkäräinen Athlete · b. 1983
- Kaisa Parviainen Athlete · 1914–2002
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaisa in 2025?
Kaisa ranked #7,296 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaisa?
697 babies have been named Kaisa in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaisa most popular?
Kaisa peaked in 2003, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Kaisa a boy or girl name?
Kaisa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaisa rising or falling?
Kaisa has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Kaisa?
Well-known people named Kaisa include Kaisa Mäkäräinen (athlete), Kaisa Parviainen (athlete).