What does Navya mean?
From Sanskrit navya (नव्य), 'new, fresh, young, worthy of praise'. Well established.
What does Kavya mean?
From Sanskrit kavya (काव्य), 'poetry, a poem, poetic composition', related to kavi 'poet, seer'. Well established.
Navya vs Kavya
Which is more popular?
Navya is more popular than Kavya today: about 87 US babies were given the name Navya in 2025, compared with 75 named Kavya.
| Navya | Kavya | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | new, fresh, young | poetry, a poem |
| Origin | sanskrit | sanskrit |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | NAV-yah | KAAV-yah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1994 | 1987 |
| Peak year | 2017 (127) | 2012 (106) |
| In 2025 | 87 | 75 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Navya
Kavya
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Navya | Kavya |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 547 | 425 |
| 2010s | 1,067 | 968 |
| 2000s | 446 | 614 |
| 1990s | 51 | 133 |
| 1980s | 0 | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Navya or Kavya more popular?
Navya is more popular than Kavya today: about 87 US babies were given the name Navya in 2025, compared with 75 named Kavya.
What is the difference between Navya and Kavya?
Navya means new, fresh, young (sanskrit origin), while Kavya means poetry, a poem (sanskrit origin).
Which name is older, Navya or Kavya?
In US records, Navya first appears in 1994 and Kavya in 1987, so Kavya has the longer recorded history.