Kariya is a Japanese given name for both males and females, although it's more commonly used for males. The name Kariya consists of two kanji characters: "加" (ka) which means "addition" or "increase", and "里" (ri) which means "village" or "里". Together, they form a name that signifies growth and expansion within a community. This name has been used for generations in Japan but has gained international recognition in recent years due to its unique sound and meaning.
The name Kariya experienced fluctuations in popularity with a total of 113 babies named Kariya born between the years 2000 and 2022. There were peak years such as 2003, 2008, and 2021 with 9 births each. However, there was also a period from 2010 to 2016 where the name's popularity seemed to decline, with only 5 births each year during that span. The most recent data shows a slight increase in popularity with 8 births in both 2021 and 2022.