Kamaya
2025 SSA
About Kamaya
Kamaya is a name with several possible origins. It may derive from Sanskrit, where 'kama' means 'love' or 'desire' and 'maya' can mean 'illusion' or 'magic.' In Japanese, 'Kamaya' could be formed from elements like 'kama' (sickle) and 'ya' (arrow). The name might also be a modern creation combining the popular prefix 'Ka' with 'Maya,' which itself has origins in various cultures (including Sanskrit 'maya' meaning 'illusion' and the name of the ancient Mesoamerican civilization). The name has gained usage in the United States particularly since the 1990s-2000s. Kamaya exemplifies cross-cultural naming influences and the modern trend toward names with melodic sounds and positive connotations.
Pronounced kah-MY-ah.
As of October 2026, Kamaya ranked #2763 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1919 for girls in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,868 | 60 | 33.6 |
| 2015 | #3,234 | 51 | 28.6 |
| 2016 | #2,332 | 81 | 45.7 |
| 2017 | #2,701 | 64 | 37.1 |
| 2018 | #2,468 | 72 | 42.3 |
| 2019 | #2,493 | 71 | 42.3 |
| 2020 | #2,480 | 70 | 43.3 |
| 2021 | #2,427 | 74 | 45.1 |
| 2022 | #2,164 | 88 | 53.7 |
| 2023 | #2,657 | 66 | 41.1 |
| 2024 | #2,700 | 64 | 39.5 |
| 2025 | #2,763 | 62 | 38.6 |