Young girl or maiden; also refers to the sign Virgo
In Sanskrit, Kanya translates directly to 'young girl' or 'maiden.' It holds significant cultural weight in India as it is the Sanskrit name for the zodiac sign Virgo and is associated with the Kanya Puja festival, which honors young girls as embodiments of divine energy.
Less common today
Kanya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,567 in 2007.
Model, athlete, and motivational speaker
Japanese professional footballer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
