Kaniya
Every Kaniya since 1990 — 2,498 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaniya
Kaniya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,434 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 2,498 American babies have been named Kaniya. Its peak came in 2005, when 207 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaniya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaniya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,434 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,795 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,509 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,334 |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,770 |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,051 |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,421 |
| 2018 | 48 | #3,316 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,593 |
| 2016 | 42 | #3,677 |
| 2015 | 57 | #3,013 |
| 2014 | 81 | #2,298 |
| 2013 | 75 | #2,422 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,388 |
| 2011 | 97 | #2,024 |
| 2010 | 115 | #1,789 |
| 2009 | 134 | #1,667 |
| 2008 | 143 | #1,592 |
| 2007 | 172 | #1,392 |
| 2006 | 195 | #1,236 |
| 2005 | 207 | #1,133 |
| 2004 | 186 | #1,205 |
| 2003 | 147 | #1,374 |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,614 |
| 2001 | 119 | #1,566 |
| 2000 | 72 | #2,198 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,419 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,997 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaniya in 2025?
Kaniya ranked #6,434 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaniya?
2,498 babies have been named Kaniya in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaniya most popular?
Kaniya peaked in 2005, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Kaniya a boy or girl name?
Kaniya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaniya rising or falling?
Kaniya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.