Kanya is a girl's name of Thai origin meaning “Maiden; young girl. Represents purity and youth, often associated with the goddess of fertility in Thai culture..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Kan, Nya. As of 2025, Kanya ranks #232 among girls' names in the United States and is currently rising in popularity. Its highest US ranking was #232 in 2019.
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KAN-yah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #232 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Kanya means “Maiden; young girl. Represents purity and youth, often associated with the goddess of fertility in Thai culture..” It is a girl's name of Thai origin.
Kanya is pronounced KAN-yah.
Kanya is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Kanya currently ranks #232 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Kanya include Kan, Nya.
Middle names that pair well with Kanya include Kanya Chai, Kanya Nok, Kanya Ying.
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