Diya
Diya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Diya
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit दिया (diyā, “earthen lamp”).
How popular is Diya?
Since 1880, 5,079 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Diya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #873 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #10150 in 2008. In 2025, 119 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Diya FAQ
What does the name Diya mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit दिया (diyā, “earthen lamp”).
What is the origin of the name Diya?
Diya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Diya?
Since 1880, 5,079 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Diya (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #873 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #10150 in 2008. In 2025, 119 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Diya a boy or girl name?
Diya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 5,079 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.