Kavya
Every Kavya since 1987 — 2,152 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kavya
Kavya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,393 in 2025 with 75 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 2,152 American babies have been named Kavya. Its peak came in 2012, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Kavya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kavya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75 | #2,393 | — | — |
| 2024 | 70 | #2,544 | — | — |
| 2023 | 74 | #2,432 | — | — |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,616 | — | — |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,523 | — | — |
| 2020 | 69 | #2,512 | — | — |
| 2019 | 93 | #2,051 | — | — |
| 2018 | 102 | #1,946 | — | — |
| 2017 | 95 | #2,062 | — | — |
| 2016 | 97 | #2,045 | — | — |
| 2015 | 97 | #2,033 | — | — |
| 2014 | 102 | #1,964 | — | — |
| 2013 | 92 | #2,085 | — | — |
| 2012 | 106 | #1,896 | — | — |
| 2011 | 87 | #2,184 | — | — |
| 2010 | 97 | #2,051 | 6 | #11,491 |
| 2009 | 86 | #2,278 | — | — |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,568 | — | — |
| 2007 | 79 | #2,412 | — | — |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,616 | — | — |
| 2005 | 63 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 2004 | 45 | #3,363 | — | — |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,265 | — | — |
| 2002 | 58 | #2,656 | — | — |
| 2001 | 50 | #2,896 | — | — |
| 2000 | 46 | #3,046 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,121 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kavya in 2025?
Kavya ranked #2,393 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 75 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kavya?
2,152 babies have been named Kavya in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kavya most popular?
Kavya peaked in 2012, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Kavya a boy or girl name?
Kavya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kavya rising or falling?
Kavya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.