Camaya
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly an invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 323 living Americans carry the first name Camaya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Camaya today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Camaya births was 2007 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Camaya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
323
~ 1 in 1,061,159 Americans
Peak year
2007
30 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,647
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Camaya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Camaya from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 152 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Camaya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Camaya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Camaya
The name Camaya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been a prominent language in the Indian subcontinent for over three millennia. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Camaya is derived from the Sanskrit word "kama," which means desire, love, or passion. The suffix "ya" is often added to Sanskrit words to create adjectives or nouns, suggesting that Camaya could mean "the desirable one" or "the passionate one."
While the name does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its roots in Sanskrit suggest a connection to the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of ancient India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Camaya dates back to the 6th century CE, when a Hindu philosopher and scholar named Camaya Devi lived in the region now known as Odisha, India. She was renowned for her contributions to the study of Vedic literature and her teachings on Hindu philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Camaya was Camaya Pandit, a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer from the state of Rajasthan. He is credited with significant advancements in the field of mathematics and played a crucial role in the development of Indian astronomy.
In the 16th century, Camaya Dasi was a prominent female poet and devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna. Her poetry, which celebrated divine love and devotion, was widely acclaimed and influential in the Vaishnava literary tradition.
During the 18th century, Camaya Singh was a renowned warrior and military leader from the Rajput clan in Rajasthan. He played a pivotal role in defending his kingdom against invading forces and is celebrated for his bravery and strategic acumen.
In more recent history, Camaya Khanduri (1923-2003) was an Indian freedom fighter who actively participated in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was imprisoned multiple times for her involvement in non-violent protests and civil disobedience campaigns.
The name Camaya, with its Sanskrit roots and connections to ancient Indian culture, philosophy, and spirituality, has a rich and diverse history spanning several centuries and encompassing various fields, including literature, mathematics, astronomy, military leadership, and political activism.
People
Camaya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Camaya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Camaya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Camaya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 323 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Camaya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,061,159 US residents.
Is Camaya a common name?
We classify Camaya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 326 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Camaya most popular?
The single biggest year for Camaya was 2007, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Camaya is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Camaya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Camaya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.