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.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Diya yet.
How popular is Diya?
United States · 2025Explore 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
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,714 | 119 |
| 2024 | Girls | #1,676 | 122 |
| 2023 | Girls | #1,700 | 121 |
| 2022 | Girls | #1,579 | 135 |
| 2021 | Girls | #1,488 | 143 |
| 2020 | Girls | #1,450 | 149 |
| 2019 | Girls | #1,385 | 162 |
| 2018 | Girls | #1,224 | 191 |
| 2017 | Girls | #1,110 | 227 |
| 2016 | Girls | #1,075 | 243 |
| 2015 | Girls | #1,037 | 257 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,173 | 209 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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Ziya
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Light; radiance
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Avani
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Earth
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Naya
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning varies; sometimes connected with Hindi new
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Siya
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning depends on naming tradition
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Saanvi
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Meaning uncertain; popularly associated with Lakshmi
Shares an origin with Diya.
Aadhya
Mostly girls- Meaning
- First; original
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