Likely a modern variation of Maya, meaning water or illusion.
Khamaya is a contemporary American name likely created by blending the prefix 'Kha-' with the established name Maya. Depending on the intended root of Maya, it can reference the Sanskrit concept of illusion, the Hebrew word for water, or the Greek mother of Hermes. It represents a modern trend of adding phonetic flourishes to classic roots to create a unique identity.
Less common today
Khamaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #14,444 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).