Rising since 1997, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Kaavya since 1994
Babies named Kaavya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 164 |
| 2010s | 232 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Kaavya first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1994, preceded by a steady increase in use among Indian-American families. The name's trajectory has been rising since 1997, with a peak rank of 7885 in 2025. Its 1-in-123,636 rate reflects modest but growing adoption. While not yet breaking into any state's top lists, Kaavya's poetic meaning and Sanskrit roots have given it a steady, gentle rise over three decades.
Kaavya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kāvya', meaning 'poem' or 'poetry', and is related to the masculine name Kavya. It is a common name in India, particularly among Hindu families, and has gained some use in the Indian diaspora since the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kavi, Kavya
Sibling names for Kaavya
Names that share Kaavya's style, for a brother or sister.
