Diya
Diya first appears in US records in 1991. It peaked in 2009, when 309 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 119.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Diya popular?
Declining Diya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
| 2020s | 789 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,313 | |
| 2000s | 1,916 | |
| 1990s | 61 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Diya mean?
Diya means “lamp” or “light” in Sanskrit and Hindi.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Diya mean?
Diya means Lamp, light. Diya means “lamp” or “light” in Sanskrit and Hindi.
What is the origin of the name Diya?
Diya is of Sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Diya?
Diya is pronounced “DEE-yah.”
Is Diya a boy or a girl name?
Diya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Diya a popular name right now?
Diya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2009 peak.
How popular is the name Diya?
In 2025, Diya ranked #1714 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Diya most popular?
Diya was most popular in 2009, when about 309 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Diya?
Names similar to Diya include Saanvi, Shreya, Meera, Ira, Aditi.
What names go well with Diya?
Sanskrit names that pair well with Diya include Tara, Arjun, Anika, Aarav, Vihaan.