Kanaya
Girl nameKanaya has been given to 250 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It peaked in 2005. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Kanaya.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
250
Peak year
2005 (18 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1997
10-year trend
▼ -33%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Kanaya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Kanaya.
FAQ
How popular is the name Kanaya?
Kanaya has been given to 250 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Kanaya peak?
Kanaya peaked in 2005, when 18 babies were given the name.
Is Kanaya a girl or boy name?
Kanaya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Kanaya are girls).
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