A variation of Kanya, meaning young woman or virgin.
Kanyah is a modern spelling variant of the Sanskrit name Kanya. In Hindu culture, Kanya represents the sign of Virgo and is associated with youth and purity. The 'h' ending is a contemporary American stylistic addition to the traditional phonetic form.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Kanyah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
