Divya
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Divya
A Sanskrit name, used in among Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, and Marathi speakers, Divya is a bright and sparkly choice, derived from the word divyā́ meaning "celestial, divine, heavenly" or sometimes "divine power". Also associated with light and brilliance, the name is used as predominantly feminine, though it is given to a small percentage of boys in Nepal.
Notable bearers of the name include actresses Divya Bhatnagar, Divya Bharti, Divya Desai, and Divyaa Unni, while the name has also appeared in the TV series Royal Pains that may have made it more familiar in the US.
It is pronounced DIHV-yah or DEEV-yah, depending on region and dialect.
Divya is also given to boys.
Pronounced DIV-yuh.
As of October 2026, Divya ranked #5449 for girls in US births in 2025 and #11097 for boys in US births in 2013 SSA, peaked at #1621 for girls in 2001.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,379 | 77 | 43.1 |
| 2015 | #2,974 | 58 | 32.5 |
| 2016 | #3,340 | 48 | 27.1 |
| 2017 | #3,647 | 42 | 24.3 |
| 2018 | #3,062 | 53 | 31.2 |
| 2019 | #3,808 | 39 | 23.2 |
| 2020 | #3,350 | 46 | 28.5 |
| 2021 | #4,346 | 32 | 19.5 |
| 2022 | #3,781 | 40 | 24.4 |
| 2023 | #4,212 | 34 | 21.2 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |