Meaning A girl's name of African origin, it means "beautiful ebony." Origin of Kanya African Popular Middle Names Jashay, Latrice, Marie, Nicole Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Kanya Similar Names Annabell Chastine Chintanika Isabel Elikapeka Puanani Ajaruva Goizargi Nosopholo Nabukwasi Year by Year Popularity of Kanya