Diya is a distinctive choice, ranked #767 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Diya in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#767
About the Name Diya
Diya is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 47 places over five years. Its high point was #326 in 2007, and it now sits at #767. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Diya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Diya
Unlikely. With around 49 UK babies named Diya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Diya in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Diya has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 47 places in the last five years. Its peak was #326 in 2007. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Diya is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Diya does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Diyas in the wild.
49
UK babies named Diya (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 47 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Diya
Likely around 1 other Diya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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