Kavya
Kavya is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “poetry, poetic composition.” It ranked #635 in the United States in 2025. Kavya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'poetry' or 'poetic composition.
how do you pronounce Kavya?
KAHV-yah
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what does Kavya mean?
The name Kavya means “poetry, poetic composition.” It comes from the Hindi language tradition.
Kavya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'poetry' or 'poetic composition.' In Sanskrit literary tradition, kavya refers to the highest form of artistic literature. The name carries associations with creativity, eloquence, and the ancient Indian tradition of oral storytelling.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #635 |
| 2023 | #650 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Kavya?
- Kavya Madhavan (Indian actress)
- Kavya Shivashankar (American spelling bee champion)
what names are similar to Kavya?
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