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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kariya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Karissa|Kariyah
SanskritGirl→ Stable

Kariya

kah-REE-yah · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11702 in 2022

Peak: #10672 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11702 in 2022

Peak: #10672 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #11702 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Kariya scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritIndianModern3-syllableFeminineGracefulContemporaryMulticulturalSpiritual
Character
graceful elegancedevotional reverence
STRONG
High confidence

Kariya is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kariya at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit meaning 'graceful' or 'precious'. Also associated with devotion in Hindu tradition.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#10672 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KaraKaia◈KaylaAriaMayaKarina
Similar Style
AnayaAnikaPriyaLeilaAmara◈Saira
Works well with
AnayaAditiPriyaArjunAsha◈Rohan◈DevikaAryan◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kariya · Overview
Summary

Kariya is a Sanskrit girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Modern character
Kariya carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kariya.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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