Kamya
Kamya is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Desirable, beautiful, or charming.
Origin and history
Kamya is a given name of Sanskrit origin that translates to desirable, charming, or beautiful. It has maintained steady, modest usage in the United States over recent decades. The name appeals to parents seeking a modern-sounding, lyrical name with positive classical roots.
Popularity in the United States
3,678 babies in the United States have been named Kamya since 1880. It ranks #2911 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1665.
States where it is most popular
- GA (9.5 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- NC (8.1 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,753 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,389 |
| 2020-2029 | 436 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Sanskrit root 'kam', which relates to desire, love, and wish.
- While rooted in ancient language, Kamya fits right in with contemporary two-syllable names ending in 'a'.