Gender: Female
Origin: Sanskrit, Indian
Meaning: Symbol of light and positivity, Lamp, Light
Pronunciation: Dee-ya, /ˈdiːjə/, D AY AY AH
Popularity Rank: #9,054
Diya is a Sanskrit name meaning 'lamp' or 'light'. It is often used as a symbol of spreading light and positivity.
The name Diya is of Sanskrit, Indian origin and means Symbol of light and positivity, Lamp, Light, Dazzling Personality, Lamp (Celebrity Name: Tamil superstar Surya). It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Diya is commonly found in India, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and 71 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Dee-ya
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdiːjə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D AY AY AH
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Diya is recorded 5,741 times globally, ranking it as the 9,054th most common name worldwide.
Diya is most prevalent in India, with 952 occurrences, making it the 807th most popular name in the country.
In Mauritius, the name Diya is found among 1 in every 617 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #807 | 1 : 918 |
| Saudi Arabia | #6,289 | 1 : 7,106 |
| Iraq | #3,726 | 1 : 3,171 |
| Malaysia | #3,521 | 1 : 5,671 |
| Bangladesh | #1,648 | 1 : 1,803 |
| United States of America | #7,999 | 1 : 6,651 |
| Algeria | #3,880 | 1 : 5,137 |
| Turkey | #4,241 | 1 : 4,693 |
| United Arab Emirates | #3,372 | 1 : 4,483 |
| Mauritius | #519 | 1 : 617 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Diya from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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