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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Small oil lamp, light
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- DEE-yah
Diya is a Sanskrit name meaning "small oil lamp" or "light," pronounced DEE-yah. It has a worldly, clean, modern feel, and it's short enough to be easy to say and spell for a little girl.
Meaning & Origin of Diya
Meaning: Small oil lamp, light.
Origin: Sanskrit.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Diya
DEE-yahIPA /ˈdiːjə/
Popularity of Diya
Diya peaked in 2004, when it ranked #873 with 281 baby girls given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1682 with 121 girls, so it's now a much less common name than it was at its height.
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FAQ
What does the name Diya mean?
Small oil lamp, light. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Diya?
Diya is pronounced DEE-yah (IPA: /ˈdiːjə/).
Is Diya a popular name right now?
Diya peaked at #873 in 2004 and is ranked #1682 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1991–2024.)
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