Declining since 2010, #1,710 for girls today.
Popularity of Diya since 1991
Babies named Diya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 1,916 |
| 2010s | 2,313 |
| 2020s | 789 |
Meaning & origin
Diya entered the U.S. naming scene in 1991 and saw a steady rise in use through the 2000s, reaching its peak rank in 2009. Since 2010, the name has been on a gradual decline in popularity, though it remains well-known in communities with South Asian heritage. In 2025, it ranked 1,710th with an incidence of 1 in 13,506 births. The name is most concentrated in states with large Indian-American populations, including New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Illinois. Its simple sound and luminous meaning have helped it cross cultural boundaries.
Diya comes from the Sanskrit word दीप (dīpa), meaning 'lamp' or 'light.' The name is common in India, especially among Hindu families, and has gained popularity in the West since the late 20th century.
Where Diya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Diya” around the world
Where Diya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Di, Didi
Sibling names for Diya
Names that share Diya's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aria, Maya, Ananya, Kavya, Neha, Aadya, Navya, Adithi, Eesha, Shanvi, Sriya, Deetya, Krithi, Lasya, Shrinika, Sreya, Supriya, Shrika, Anahat, Bhumi, Hetal, Ishitha, Mayuri
Brothers: Arjun, Rohan, Aryan, Vihaan, Krishna, Prithvi, Shreyan, Eeshan, Harish, Ronav, Vineet, Bharat, Iniyan, Sahith, Sriansh, Tarak
