Diya

Meaning of Diya

The name Diya means 'lamp' or 'light'. It symbolizes illumination, hope, and guidance.

Diya has Sanskrit, Indian roots — browse every Sanskrit, Indian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Diya

After ranking as high as #873 in 2004, Diya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Diya

• Diya Mirza Handan
  Indian actress, model, producer
• Diya Kumari
  Indian politician, former princess
• Diya Annapurna Sharma
  Child prodigy, author, yoga instructor
• Diya Shah
  Indian child actress, model
• Diya Prabhakar
  Indian national badminton player

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Questions about the name Diya

What does the name Diya mean?

Diya means the name diya means 'lamp' or 'light'. it symbolizes illumination, hope, and guidance, and it comes from Sanskrit, Indian origins.

Is Diya a boy's or a girl's name?

Diya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Diya?

Diya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Diya most popular?

Diya peaked at #873 in 2004.