Divya
Borrowed from Sanskrit दिव्या (divyā́), feminine of दिव्य (divyá, “divine, charming, heavenly”).
Every Divya since 1971 — 2,685 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Divya
Divya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,449 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 2,685 American babies have been named Divya. Its peak came in 2001, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Divya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Divya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,449 | — | — |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,674 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,215 | — | — |
| 2022 | 40 | #3,782 | — | — |
| 2021 | 32 | #4,347 | — | — |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,351 | — | — |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,811 | — | — |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,063 | — | — |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,648 | — | — |
| 2016 | 48 | #3,342 | — | — |
| 2015 | 58 | #2,974 | — | — |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,379 | — | — |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,710 | 6 | #11,098 |
| 2012 | 76 | #2,431 | 5 | #12,758 |
| 2011 | 95 | #2,047 | — | — |
| 2010 | 102 | #1,963 | 5 | #12,759 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,248 | — | — |
| 2008 | 82 | #2,359 | — | — |
| 2007 | 83 | #2,315 | — | — |
| 2006 | 108 | #1,882 | — | — |
| 2005 | 97 | #1,972 | — | — |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,948 | — | — |
| 2003 | 113 | #1,689 | — | — |
| 2002 | 103 | #1,758 | — | — |
| 2001 | 113 | #1,621 | — | — |
| 2000 | 109 | #1,622 | — | — |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,256 | — | — |
| 1990 | 33 | #3,308 | — | — |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,014 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,594 | — | — |
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Famous people named Divya
- Divya Bharti Actor · 1974–1993
- Divya Dutta Actor · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Divya mean?
Borrowed from Sanskrit दिव्या (divyā́), feminine of दिव्य (divyá, “divine, charming, heavenly”).
How popular is the name Divya in 2025?
Divya ranked #5,449 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Divya?
2,685 babies have been named Divya in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Divya most popular?
Divya peaked in 2001, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Divya a boy or girl name?
Divya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Divya rising or falling?
Divya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Divya?
Well-known people named Divya include Divya Bharti (actor), Divya Dutta (actor).