Diya name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic and Old Greek
Usage: Arabic, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, English and Oriya
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Diya DEE-ya
Meaning: Shining, Light, Glow, Splendour, Brightness, Lamp, Dazzling Personality, Splendor and Claret
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What does Diya mean?

Customary Arabic and Old Greek Diya is specifically used in Kannada, Oriya, English, Malayalam, Arabic, Tamil, Marathi, Telugu, Sindhi, Hindi, Bengali and Gujarati used as a unisex name, meaning of Diya is "Shining, Light, Glow, Splendour, Brightness, Lamp, Dazzling Personality, Splendor or Claret".

How do I pronounce Diya?

The one syllabled name Diya is pronounced, DEE-ya. There should be emphasis on first DEE syllable while speaking. Some people pronounce it as di-ya.

Variants of Diya

Deeya

Names that rhyme with Diya

How popular is the name Diya?

In United States, Diya was once a common name since emerging in 1991 it has been given to over 4137 babies. When at the peak of its usage in 2004,. However after 28 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong.

Also, Diya used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 1702 babies have been given the name in 24 years. When at its peak in 2007,.

However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Diya is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 2001 but could not make beyond the top 3000.

Over 178 people have been named Diya in France. Also, it is uncommon in Switzerland, where it has been in use since 2003 and peaked in 2018 when it ranked 607th.

But Diya is a popular baby name in India where every 1 in 100000 have the name as well as in, Afghanistan and Sudan. At least, 30000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181224189
20171100227
20161068242
20151034257
20141169209
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Diya in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands75211152

Numerological analysis of Diya

You have big plans for yourself and your future. You don't care about connects much because you believe that you don't need many people in order to be happy and content with life. Follow your gut, not people. You are an inspirational person who respects the rules and social restrictions. You attract wealth and successful people with your charisma. In order to achieve something great and unseen so far, you have to rely on your talents, creativity, and intuition.

Looking for a name like Diya? Please go through the following names

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  •  Ilyas means A Prophet's Name, My God is Yahweh or A Prophets Name came from Hebrew used as a gender insensitive name is specifically used in Arabic and Swedish
  •  Dye - Unisex name Dye is particulary used in English, meaning of Dye is "Very Happy" has origin in Old Greek
  •  Homer - Trendy and Evergreen unisex name Homer is originated from Old Greek, Homer means "Hostage or Homeros" is primarily used in English and German
  •  Agda - Unconventional and Classic girl name Agda is originated from Old Greek, used in Scandinavian, Faroese and Greenlandic languages, Agda means "The Good"
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Sibling Names for Diya

Choosing a name for a newborn is important and exciting. If you have already decided on the name "Diya," you might be wondering what sibling names would complement it well. Here are some suggestions to consider when naming your next child.

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Famous people named Diya

  • Diya al-Din al-Maqdisi, Hanbali Islamic scholar
  • Diya Sonecha in We Are Family as Actress

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