How Many People Are Named Dia?
Complete statistics for the name Dia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dia means 'light' in Greek, making it both beautiful and rare, only 1 in 146,942 Americans share this name. With 2,246 people named Dia alive today, it's clear this is a modern name, with 48% under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure, suggesting that people named Dia are likely to embrace change and seek out new experiences.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 2,333 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2015Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dia Through the Generations
People named Dia have been slowly entering the world since the early 2000s, reaching a peak in 2015 with 62 births. Today, there are 2,246 living Días in the United States, with the majority, 1,110, being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Dia is 33, indicating that it's a relatively new generation name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Dia
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dia's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Dia
How Many People Have the Name Dia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,782 people in the United States currently share the name Dia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 185,998 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Dia a Common or Rare Name?
Dia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Dia Mean?
Dia means "light" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dia in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.
When Was Dia Most Popular?
The name Dia reached peak popularity in 2015, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Dia?
Approximately 1,782 people named Dia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,782. That works out to roughly 1 in 185,998 Americans.
Is Dia a rare name?
Dia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 185,998 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dia mean?
Dia means "light" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Dia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Dia are male and 95% are female.
When was Dia most popular?
Dia peaked in 2015 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.