Kavya
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced KAHV-yuh
Verified name
What does Kavya mean?
Poetry, poem
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 873 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1892 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Kavy
Variant: Kaavya
Related: Kavi
Using Kavya across cultures
Popular modern name evoking poetic artistic grace.
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