Diya
Meaninglamp · Sanskrit
Diya is an Indian girl name meaning “lamp”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationDiya peaked in 2004, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Diya you'd meet today is about 21 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Diya would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 13,514 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryDiya first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Diyas? Head to Massachusetts, where it's the #761 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Diya
Diya is a girl name of Indian origin meaning “lamp”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Indian names
Other spellings of Diya
More Indian girl names
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Unisex name: Arya · noble
- Girl name: Kali · black
- Girl name: Serena · calm, serene
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Amber · amber resin
- Unisex name: Veda · knowledge
Questions about the name Diya
What does the name Diya mean?
Diya means “lamp” and comes from Sanskrit. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Neria (“lamp of God”), Amandeep (“lamp of peace”), Deepa (“lamp”) and Deepika (“little lamp”).
What is the origin of the name Diya?
Diya is Indian in origin, and its meaning traces back to Sanskrit. Other Indian names to consider are Maya (“illusion”), Lyla (“night”), Arya (“noble”) and Kali (“black”).
Is Diya a boy or girl name?
Diya is a girl name. In 2025, 119 US girls were named Diya.
How popular is the name Diya?
Diya ranked #1,710 for US girls in 2025, given to 119 babies. Its best year was 2004, when it reached #873. Over the last five years it has slipped 262 places.
What names are similar to Diya?
If you like Diya, you might also like Dia, Diaa, Neria, Amandeep and Deepa. Dia is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Diya?
Diya is an Indian girl name meaning “lamp”, with Sanskrit roots. Sanskrit names are rich in meaning, often drawn from nature, virtues or Hindu tradition. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.