Gold or golden girl
In Sanskrit, the name is often associated with the word for gold or a golden girl. It is a rare name in the United States, often chosen for its melodic sound and precious meaning. It may also appear in various cultures with differing etymological roots, but the Sanskrit connection is the most prominent.
Less common today
Kanaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,772 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character known as the Sylph of Space · Homestuck
