Diya
Girl nameDiya has been given to 5,091 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 13,506 girls was named Diya.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed from Sanskrit दिया (diyā, “earthen lamp”).
Origin: Sanskrit
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,091
Peak year
2009 (314 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1991
10-year trend
▼ -54%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Diya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Diya.
FAQ
How popular is the name Diya?
Diya has been given to 5,091 babies in the U.S. since 1991. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Diya peak?
Diya peaked in 2009, when 314 babies were given the name.
Is Diya a girl or boy name?
Diya is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Diya are girls).
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