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DIYA Name Meaning & Heritage Data

1,679th

Most common name in India

1,01,263

People with this name currently in the iMeUsWe database

History:

Diya, a name meaning "lamp" or "light" in Sanskrit, is a beautiful name with a rich history. Legend says a wise queen, known for her kindness, guided her people out of despair. Her unwavering faith, like a bright lamp, rekindled hope in her kingdom. The name Diya, reflecting this radiant lamp, became a symbol of hope and a cherished name for girls. Many stories exist, but all connect this name to light and hope.

Description:

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Diyas a pretty name! It means "lamp" or "light" in Sanskrit. You could find variations like Diyaa (with an extra a), Diyasha (adding a suffix), or even Diya-ji (a respectful suffix in some Indian languages). Some people might spell it Dee-ya, too.

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State-wise distribution of people with DIYA name

from iMeUsWe Database

Uttar Pradesh state distribution for DIYA name

Uttar Pradesh

15,034

Karnataka state distribution for DIYA name

Karnataka

5,127

Maharashtra state distribution for DIYA name

Maharashtra

4,345

Bihar state distribution for DIYA name

Bihar

1,885

Madhya Pradesh state distribution for DIYA name

Madhya Pradesh

1,091

Jharkhand state distribution for DIYA name

Jharkhand

259

Gujarat state distribution for DIYA name

Gujarat

250

Rajasthan state distribution for DIYA name

Rajasthan

179

West Bengal state distribution for DIYA name

West Bengal

150

Andhra Pradesh state distribution for DIYA name

Andhra Pradesh

133

Category-wise distribution of people with DIYA name

from iMeUsWe Database

People named DIYA appear across 3 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this name is across Indian society.

Food Distribution Records category for DIYA name

27,748 (96%)

Food Distribution Records

Voters List category for DIYA name

769 (3%)

Voters List

Farmer Beneficiary Records category for DIYA name

292 (1%)

Farmer Beneficiary Records

DIYA Popularity Trends

Decade-wise Name Count

0.00K17.93K35.85K53.77K71.70K19601970198019902000201020204654461.17K1.93K3.54K14.80K65.22KCountYears

Name Popularity Rank (Decade-wise)

0.00K2.10K4.21K6.31K8.42K19601970198019902000201020206.13K6.65K7.68K5.95K4.57K1.06K276RankYears
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