Keya

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Keya Pronunciation

Keya is pronounced KAY-ah /ˈkeɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit keya, 'a flower' — the fragrant kewra/keya (screwpine) flower of the monsoon; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A flower (the monsoon flower): Keya is Sanskrit. Lyrical, fragrant, and warm (said 'KAY-ah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit keya, 'a flower' — the fragrant kewra/keya (screwpine) flower of the monsoon; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7063 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1972

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,897

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Keya comes from Sanskrit keya, 'a flower' — the fragrant kewra/keya (screwpine) flower that blooms in the monsoon (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, fragrant Indian name (said 'KAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian families. Rare, a-monsoon-flower at the root, and fragrant.

Did you know? Keya means 'a flower' in Sanskrit — the fragrant kewra/keya (screwpine) flower of the monsoon — a lyrical, fragrant name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

Sanskrit references — Keya — routes layered

Variations

KeyaaKheya

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Sanskrit Hindu Nature-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Keya?

Keya is pronounced KAY-ah (/ˈkeɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Keya said aloud.

How do you say Keya?

Keya is said KAY-ah (/ˈkeɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Keya said aloud.

What does the name Keya mean?

Keya is Sanskrit for 'a flower' — the fragrant kewra flower of the monsoon; the routes are layered.

Is Keya a boy or girl name?

Keya is a girl's name.

How popular is Keya?

Keya is a rare name in the U.S.