Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kariya since 2000
Babies named Kariya per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Kariya's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Kariya is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2000. Its highest popularity came in 2021, when it reached its peak rank of 13,208. As of 2025, it remains an uncommon choice, given to approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns. The name has not appeared in any top state lists, suggesting its use is scattered across the country. Kariya's trajectory has been stable in recent years, with no strong upward or downward trend. The name may have been inspired by similar-sounding names like Kaya or Kaia, but its exact origins are unclear. For parents seeking a distinctive and modern-sounding name for a daughter, Kariya offers a fresh and melodic option.
Kariya is likely a modern invented name, possibly influenced by names such as Kaya or Kaia combined with a fashionable suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2000 and has seen sporadic use, with a peak rank of 13,208 in 2021. Its origins are not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kari
Sibling names for Kariya
Names that share Kariya's style, for a brother or sister.
