Keya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAY-uh / /ˈkeɪ.ə/Sanskrit; English
Meaning
Sanskrit: 'key' or 'a small key'; English: 'a variant of Kya'
Historical & Cultural Background
Keya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'keya', which refers to a type of flower, often associated with beauty and nature. In some cultures, it is also used as a feminine name symbolizing delicacy. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly among those with Indian heritage.
Trend Summary
Keya has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kaya
- Kya
International Variants
- Kaya (Turkish)
- Kya (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Keya was first seen in the United States in 1967. Keya has ranked as high as #1013 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in California, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Keya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Keya (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 54 |
| 1972 | 78 |
| 1973 | 42 |
| 1974 | 43 |
| 1975 | 54 |
| 1976 | 47 |
| 1977 | 45 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 41 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 48 |
| 1982 | 45 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 30 |
| 1991 | 33 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 42 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 50 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 16 |