Dia
Dia is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Day; heavenly or divine; light.
Origin and history
Dia is a short given name with origins spanning multiple cultures, including the Spanish word for day, a Greek root meaning divine, or African linguistic roots. In the United States, it has remained a distinctive and relatively rare modern choice. It offers a simple, melodic two-syllable sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,250 babies in the United States have been named Dia since 1880. It ranks #3708 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1836.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.3 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- NJ (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 83 |
| 1960-1970 | 247 |
| 1970-1980 | 391 |
| 1980-1990 | 277 |
| 1990-2000 | 209 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 489 |
| 2020-2029 | 265 |
Famous people named Dia
- Dia Frampton: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In Spanish, 'día' translates directly to 'day', giving the name a bright and daily connotation.
- Dia aligns with the contemporary U.S. preference for concise, three-letter names ending in a vowel.