Kavya
Kavya first appears in US records in 1987. It peaked in 2012, when 106 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 75.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kavya popular?
Steady Kavya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
| 2020s | 425 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 968 | |
| 2000s | 614 | |
| 1990s | 133 | |
| 1980s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Kavya mean?
From Sanskrit kavya (काव्य), 'poetry, a poem, poetic composition', related to kavi 'poet, seer'. Well established.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kavya mean?
Kavya means poetry, a poem. From Sanskrit kavya (काव्य), 'poetry, a poem, poetic composition', related to kavi 'poet, seer'. Well established.
What is the origin of the name Kavya?
Kavya is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Kavya?
Kavya is pronounced “KAAV-yah.”
Is Kavya a boy or a girl name?
Kavya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kavya a popular name right now?
Kavya has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2012.
How popular is the name Kavya?
In 2025, Kavya ranked #2393 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kavya most popular?
Kavya was most popular in 2012, when about 106 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Kavya?
Names similar to Kavya include Aaradhya, Mahi, Divya, Aarohi, Avni.
What names go well with Kavya?
sanskrit names that pair well with Kavya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.