Diya
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced DEE-yah
Verified name
What does Diya mean?
Lamp, light
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 829 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 834 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Di
Variant: Deeya, Dia
Related: Dia
Using Diya across cultures
Easy to pronounce and spell across English-speaking cultures.
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