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Divya

/ DIV-yah /
Girl sanskrit 2 syllables
Meaning
Divya means divine, celestial (sanskrit).
Gender
Girl
Origin
sanskrit
Pronunciation
DIV-yah
Popularity
#5449 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Divya in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Divya first appears in US records in 1971. It peaked in 2001, when 113 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 23.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Divya popular?

Declining Divya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.

US babies given the name Divya, by decade
2020s 197
2010s 654
2000s 991
1990s 610
1980s 185
1970s 32

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Divya mean?

From Sanskrit divya (दिव्य), 'divine, celestial, heavenly; shining'. Well established.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Divya mean?

Divya means divine, celestial. From Sanskrit divya (दिव्य), 'divine, celestial, heavenly; shining'. Well established.

What is the origin of the name Divya?

Divya is of sanskrit origin.

How do you pronounce Divya?

Divya is pronounced “DIV-yah.”

Is Divya a boy or a girl name?

Divya is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Divya a popular name right now?

Divya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.

How popular is the name Divya?

In 2025, Divya ranked #5449 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Divya most popular?

Divya was most popular in 2001, when about 113 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Divya?

Names similar to Divya include Kavya, Aaradhya, Anvi, Mahi, Navya.

What names go well with Divya?

sanskrit names that pair well with Divya include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.