Dia
Every Dia since 1948 — 2,367 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dia
Dia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,197 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1948, 2,367 American babies have been named Dia. Its peak came in 2015, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,197 | — | — |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,135 | 5 | #12,791 |
| 2023 | 54 | #3,052 | — | — |
| 2022 | 48 | #3,329 | — | — |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,454 | 5 | #12,620 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,193 | — | — |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,737 | — | — |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,746 | — | — |
| 2017 | 42 | #3,647 | — | — |
| 2016 | 50 | #3,245 | — | — |
| 2015 | 62 | #2,820 | — | — |
| 2014 | 54 | #3,088 | — | — |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,985 | — | — |
| 2012 | 60 | #2,877 | — | — |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,561 | 6 | #11,188 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,764 | 5 | #12,752 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,817 | — | — |
| 2008 | 36 | #4,293 | — | — |
| 2007 | 36 | #4,237 | 7 | #10,034 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,183 | — | — |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,139 | — | — |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,740 | — | — |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,678 | — | — |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,539 | — | — |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,238 | 5 | #11,022 |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,364 | — | — |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,750 | — | — |
| 1990 | 22 | #4,409 | — | — |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,105 | — | — |
| 1980 | 40 | #2,399 | — | — |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,761 | 6 | #4,968 |
| 1970 | 46 | #1,884 | — | — |
| 1965 | 29 | #2,215 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,250 | — | — |
| 1955 | 8 | #4,474 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,487 | — | — |
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Famous people named Dia
- Dia Mirza Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dia in 2025?
Dia ranked #4,197 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dia?
2,367 babies have been named Dia in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dia most popular?
Dia peaked in 2015, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Dia a boy or girl name?
Dia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dia rising or falling?
Dia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dia?
Well-known people named Dia include Dia Mirza (actor).