Diva
Meaninggoddess · Italian
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,713 in 1917
12 babies were named Diva in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,780 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1917–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Diva you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Diva, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Diva would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDiva first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1917, when it reached #3,713.
- TrendDiva has climbed 3,780 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Italian, Diva means “goddess”. Our records link it to Celtic and Italian roots.
About the name Diva
Diva is a girl name of Celtic and Italian origin meaning “goddess”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-iva”. US birth records list Diva for girls from 1917 to 2025, in 56 of those 109 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #3,713 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 2.2 | 461,538 girls |
| 1920s | 1.9 | 518,135 girls |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1980s | 6.3 | 157,480 girls |
| 1990s | 8.4 | 119,332 girls |
| 2000s | 5.9 | 169,492 girls |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 133,333 girls |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 138,889 girls |
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Questions about the name Diva
What does the name Diva mean?
Diva means “goddess” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Diva?
Diva has Celtic, Italian roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Evelyn, Isla, Riley.
Is Diva a boy or girl name?
Diva is a girl name.
How popular is the name Diva?
Diva ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1917 (#3,713).