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Kanya Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAHN-yah / /ˈkɑːn.jə/

Sanskrit; Thai

Meaning

Sanskrit: 'young girl'; Thai: 'girl'

Historical & Cultural Background

In Sanskrit, Kanya is often associated with youth and femininity. In Hindu culture, it is also linked to the goddess Durga, who is sometimes referred to as Kanya. In Thailand, the name is commonly used for girls and reflects cultural values of beauty and youth. The name has gained popularity in various cultures due to its pleasant sound and positive connotations.

Trend Summary

The name Kanya has seen moderate use in various cultures, particularly in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Kanyah

International Variants

  • Kanya (Thai)

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Fictional characters named Kanya

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kanya was first seen in the United States in 1972. Kanya has ranked as high as #1342 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Kanya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kanya (2008)

StateBirthsShare
MS 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
19738
197410
197512
197615
197713
19786
19798
19806
19815
19826
19835
19876
198810
19897
19905
19917
19928
19938
19957
19966
19978
199814
199911
200024
200119
200229
200327
200424
200539
200631
200746
200828
200919
201014
201113
20128
201310
20148
20155
20166
20177
20187
20198
20209
20228
20237