Caniya, of Latin origin, means "pure and chaste". It is a unique and uncommon name, which can make it stand out. Historically, the name was popular among early Christians as they associated it with purity and innocence. Spelling variations include Cania, Canaya, and Kaneya.
The name Caniya saw a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2009, with the highest number of births occurring in 2006 (28 births) and 2009 (28 births). However, there was a notable decline starting from 2010, reaching an all-time low in recent years with only 5 births each in 2018 and 2020. Overall, there were 272 births recorded over this period.