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Kavya

Girl name · Indian

Meaningpoetry · Sanskrit

Kavya is an Indian girl name meaning “poetry”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kavya would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
  • GenerationKavya peaked in 2012, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Kavya you'd meet today is about 13 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Kavya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 21,413 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryKavya first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Kavyas? Head to Maryland, where it's the #651 girl name, its best showing of any state.
Baby girl in a white dress sitting in the grass
hello, little Kavya

US births per million girls, 1987–2025

03570198720002025

Most popular states (2025)

MD rank #651

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kavya

Kavya is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “poetry”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Indian names

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Questions about the name Kavya

What does the name Kavya mean?

Kavya means “poetry” and comes from Sanskrit.

What is the origin of the name Kavya?

Kavya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).

Is Kavya a boy or girl name?

Kavya is a girl name. In 2025, 75 US girls were named Kavya.

How popular is the name Kavya?

Kavya ranked #2,387 for US girls in 2025, given to 75 babies. Its best year was 2012, when it reached #1,886. Over the last five years it has climbed 113 places.

What should I know before naming my baby Kavya?

Kavya is an Indian girl name meaning “poetry”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.