Declining since 2019, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Dhiya since 2008
Babies named Dhiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Dhiya first entered U.S. records in 2008, a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. It reached its peak popularity in 2019, after which it has been on a gradual decline, with a rank of 8,362 in 2025 (roughly 1 in 133,939 births). The name's appeal likely stems from its melodious sound and luminous meaning, shared by similar names like Diya and Dia. Though its top states are not recorded, Dhiya reflects a broader trend of cross-cultural names blending Arabic and South Asian influences.
Dhiya may derive from the Arabic word 'ḍiyā'' meaning 'light' or 'splendor,' or from the Sanskrit 'dhi' meaning 'intellect' or 'thought,' though the exact etymology is debated. The name has been used in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities, often reflecting positive qualities of brightness and wisdom.
“Dhiya” around the world
Where Dhiya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dhiya
Names that share Dhiya's style, for a brother or sister.
