Kaniya is a baby girl’s name of modern English origin that means “young woman, virgin”. Kaniya derives from the Indian and Thai name Kanya. Kaniya has never appeared in the top 1000 names, but it is a unique alternative to the similar and more popular name Kenya.
Meaning of the name Kaniya:
English: young woman, virgin
Origin of the name Kaniya:
Kaniya is a modern English baby girl’s name that means “young woman, virgin”. Kaniya is a modern variant transcription of the Indian and Thai name Kanya.
Symbolism of the name Kaniya:
Kaniya means “young woman, virgin” and is symbolic of youth and purity. Symbols for purity such as the color white, doves, water, and lambs are associated with Kaniya.
Style of the name Kaniya:
modern
Gender of the name Kaniya:
Kaniya is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Kaniya:
ka-NEE-ya
Number of syllables in the name Kaniya:
three
Emotion evoked from the name Kaniya:
Kaniya evokes feelings of beauty and youth.
Alternative spellings for the name Kaniya:
Kaneeya, Kania, Kanea
Nicknames for the name Kaniya:
Popularity of the name Kaniya:
According to the Social Security Administration, Kaniya is an uncommon baby girl’s name. Kaniya has never appeared in the top 1000 baby names list.
Related names for the name Kaniya:
Great middle names for the name Kaniya and their meanings:
- Isla (island)
- Love (virtue name, love)
- Cherish (beloved)
- Willa (resolute protection)
- Beatrix (she who brings happiness, blessed)
- Althea (with healing power)
- Cordelia (heart, daughter of the sea)
- Valentina (strength, health)
- Gabriella (God is my strength)
- Samira (companion in evening conversation)
- Shira (my song)
- Josephine (Jehovah increases)
- Eris (harvest, discord)
Famous people with the name Kaniya:
- Kaniya Boyd (American basketball player)
- Kaniya Johnson (American track and field player)
- Kaniya Bragg (American softball player)
- Kaniya Hudson (American track and field player)
Kaniya in popular culture:
- Kaniya (video games, “World of Warcraft”)
- Visha Kanya (history, female assassins in ancient India)