Kavya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Kavya is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning poetry or literary work. It has evolved through various forms in historical languages and is associated with artistic traits. There is no biblical relevance to the name. Its usage has been prominent in Indian culture, particularly in literature, and it remains popular today, symbolizing creativity.
The name Kavya is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Kavya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Kavya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12556th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2673rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2183rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Kavya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Kavya"
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑːv.jə/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
The name 'Kavya' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kāvyam', which means poetry or literary work.
Meaning
Poetry, literary work
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: काव्य (kāvyā), Prakrit: काव (kāva), Modern Indian languages: Kavya
Historical Usage
The name has been used in Indian culture for centuries, particularly in literary contexts, and has gained popularity in modern times as a feminine name.
Variants & Derivatives
Kavyan, Kavyaan, Kaviyah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Kavya is perceived as a sophisticated and artistic name, often associated with creativity and intellect.
Famous People
Kavya Madhavan, Kavya Shastry, Kavya Singh
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Kavya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Kavya"
"Kavya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12556th of 27321 | 61 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2673rd of 35406 | 982 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2183rd of 30306 | 1,028 |
Regional Popularity of "Kavya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Kavya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
57.18% 2620th/4582 |
35.63% 1840th/5164 |
46.15% 3375th/7313 |
29.45% 2198th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.42% 1929th/3984 |
34.21% 1535th/4487 |
42.17% 2877th/6822 |
28.90% 1814th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Kavya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Kavya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.