Pure
Kajsa is a quintessential Swedish diminutive of Karin, which itself is a form of Katherine. It has long been used as an independent name in Scandinavia, prized for its spirited and energetic feel. It shares the same etymological root as the Greek name Aikaterine.
Less common today
Kajsa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,991 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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