Diya
Diya is a girl's name of Indian origin.
Meaning
Light or small oil lamp.
Origin and history
Diya is a female given name of Sanskrit origin that means light or lamp. In South Asian cultures, the word refers to the small clay lamp traditionally lit during Diwali and other religious ceremonies. In the United States, it has gained steady popularity since the early 2000s.
Popularity in the United States
5,079 babies in the United States have been named Diya since 1880. It ranks #2439 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1342.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- NJ (12.7 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- IL (8.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 61 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,916 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,313 |
| 2020-2029 | 789 |
Famous people named Diya
- Diya Mirza: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- The name directly represents the clay oil lamps lit during Diwali to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
- Derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dipa' or 'Deepa', which means lamp or light.