Kanya
girl nameKanya entered the US charts in 1972, peaked at #3531 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1972–2025
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rank today
#3531
peak (2007)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #6070 |
| 1980s | #9376 |
| 1990s | #9927 |
| 2000s | #4856 |
| 2010s | #11853 |
| 2020s | #11226 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Kanya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kanya alive today was born around 2004, making them about 21 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kanya in 2025?
- Kanya is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kanya most popular?
- Kanya peaked in 2007, reaching #3531 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kanya with classmates?
- Kanya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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