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Diya

Diya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, meaning Lamp, light.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginSanskrit
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,258

What does Diya mean?

Lamp, light

How popular is Diya?

Diya has been given to 4,451 babies in the United States since 1991, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 11,074 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Diya per year in the United States, 1991–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
4,451 Babies named since 1991
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Diya

What does the name Diya mean?

Diya means Lamp, light. It is of Sanskrit origin.

Is Diya a boy's or a girl's name?

Diya is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Diya?

Diya has been given to 4,451 babies in the United States since 1991, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.