Unknown; possibly a modern invented name or variant
Kemaya is a rare contemporary name with no singular, definitive etymological root. It is often considered a modern American invention, likely created by combining melodic phonetic elements common in names like Maya or Amaya. While some suggest links to Sanskrit or African roots, these connections are not historically documented for this specific spelling.
Less common today
Kemaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,771 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).