Kanya
Origin
Thai
Syllables
2
Peak era
Rare
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
young lady, maiden
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890srare in US records2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kanya has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Kanya
Most people given the name Kanya in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Kanya deep dive
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