Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Khaniya since 1999
Babies named Khaniya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Khaniya first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, making it a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. It reached its peak popularity in 2008 and has since remained stable at very low usage levels. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th nationally, with a frequency of about 1 in 267,878 girls. The name's etymology is uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Kania, a Swahili name meaning 'precious jewel,' or a modern invention influenced by the popular -iya suffix. Despite its obscurity, Khaniya has a melodic, contemporary feel that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name. Its top states of usage are not concentrated regionally, reflecting its scattered adoption.
Khaniya is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999. It may be a respelling or elaboration of Kania, a name of Swahili origin meaning 'a precious jewel,' or it could be a creative variation inspired by the fashionable -iya suffix. Its usage has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Khan, Nia, Kaya
Sibling names for Khaniya
Names that share Khaniya's style, for a brother or sister.
