Kaniya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkuh-NEE-uh / /kəˈniːə/African; Hindi; English
Meaning
Kaniya (African) - 'young girl'; Kaniya (Hindi) - 'a name for a girl'; Kaniya (English) - 'pure'
Historical & Cultural Background
In African cultures, Kaniya is often associated with youth and femininity, reflecting the importance of young women in community roles. In Hindi, the name signifies a girl or daughter, emphasizing familial bonds. In English contexts, it is sometimes linked to purity, resonating with traditional values surrounding names and their meanings.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Kania
- Kaniyah
- Kanya
International Variants
- Kanya (Hindi)
- Kaniyah (English)
Famous people named Kaniya
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Fictional characters named Kaniya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaniya was first seen in the United States in 1990. Kaniya has ranked as high as #1143 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Illinois, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Kaniya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaniya (2021)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 119 |
| 2002 | 115 |
| 2003 | 147 |
| 2004 | 186 |
| 2005 | 207 |
| 2006 | 195 |
| 2007 | 172 |
| 2008 | 143 |
| 2009 | 134 |
| 2010 | 115 |
| 2011 | 97 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 81 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 47 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 35 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 17 |