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Diya

Meaning
Lamp, light
Origin
Hindi

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Meaning & origin

What does Diya mean?

Diya means “Lamp, light”.

Diya is a Hindi word for a lamp, especially the small oil lamp used in homes and celebrations. As a name, it carries a direct light association grounded in an everyday object with cultural and religious significance. The lamp can also symbolize knowledge or hope, though those are interpretations of the image rather than extra literal meanings.

Diyas are especially familiar through Diwali celebrations, giving the name a connection with light in a shared family setting. Its short spelling keeps the image simple without requiring an abbreviated form. Other similar names exist in different languages, but the Hindi lamp route provides a clear and specific story for families choosing Diya through that tradition.

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Nicknames & variations

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Popularity & trends

How popular is Diya?

United States · 2025

Explore how often Diya is used and how its ranking has changed.

US girls rank
#1,714
2025 · #1 is most popular
Girls named Diya
119
Recorded births in 2025
Change in births
2.5%
Fewer than 2024

Diya over time

United States · Girls

Girls
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Diya: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Girls#1,714119
2024Girls#1,676122
2023Girls#1,700121
2022Girls#1,579135
2021Girls#1,488143
2020Girls#1,450149
2019Girls#1,385162
2018Girls#1,224191
2017Girls#1,110227
2016Girls#1,075243
2015Girls#1,037257
2014Girls#1,173209

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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