Diya
Every Diya since 1991 — 5,091 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Diya
Diya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,714 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 5,091 American babies have been named Diya. Its peak came in 2009, when 314 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 Diya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Diya 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 | 119 | #1,714 | — | — |
| 2024 | 122 | #1,676 | — | — |
| 2023 | 121 | #1,700 | — | — |
| 2022 | 135 | #1,579 | — | — |
| 2021 | 143 | #1,488 | — | — |
| 2020 | 149 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2019 | 162 | #1,385 | — | — |
| 2018 | 191 | #1,224 | — | — |
| 2017 | 227 | #1,110 | — | — |
| 2016 | 243 | #1,075 | — | — |
| 2015 | 257 | #1,037 | — | — |
| 2014 | 209 | #1,173 | — | — |
| 2013 | 208 | #1,156 | — | — |
| 2012 | 248 | #1,022 | — | — |
| 2011 | 288 | #907 | — | — |
| 2010 | 280 | #926 | — | — |
| 2009 | 309 | #889 | 5 | #12,981 |
| 2008 | 264 | #1,003 | 7 | #10,150 |
| 2007 | 269 | #991 | — | — |
| 2006 | 232 | #1,091 | — | — |
| 2005 | 257 | #960 | — | — |
| 2004 | 281 | #873 | — | — |
| 2003 | 140 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 2002 | 92 | #1,921 | — | — |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,746 | — | — |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,015 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,192 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Diya in 2025?
Diya ranked #1,714 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Diya?
5,091 babies have been named Diya in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Diya most popular?
Diya peaked in 2009, when 314 newborns received the name.
Is Diya a boy or girl name?
Diya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Diya rising or falling?
Diya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.