Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Kanaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20056 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kanaya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kanaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kanaya |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2023 | 8 |
Kanaya through the decades
- Kanaya peaked in 2005, when 18 babies were named Kanaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2023), use of Kanaya has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.