UK name, mostly girls
Divya
Of Sanskrit origin meaning divine, celestial, or supreme.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Divya is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Divya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 20 births.
This profile covers 276 England and Wales registrations across 25 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 35% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 274 living people in the UK are called Divya. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Divya ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 20 girls were registered as Divya.
- • About 274 living people in the UK are estimated to have Divya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 98.9% of Divya registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
1997
20 births
Estimated living
274
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Divya
In England and Wales birth records, Divya has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 1.1% of registrations are for boys and 98.9% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Divya registered for boys
- Ranked #4,678 in 2010
- 3 boys registered in 2010
- Peak: 2010 (3 births)
Divya registered for girls
- Ranked #3,318 in 2024
- 7 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 1997 (20 births)
Meaning
What does Divya mean?
The name Divya is derived from the Sanskrit word 'divya', which means 'divine', 'heavenly', or 'transcendent'. The name has its roots in ancient Indian culture and can be traced back to the Vedic period, which lasted from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
Divya is a popular Hindu name, and it is believed to have been used in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads. These texts were written in Sanskrit, and the name Divya was likely used to refer to divine beings or to describe something of celestial or transcendental nature.
The earliest recorded example of the name Divya can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, the name Divya is mentioned in reference to a celestial being.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Divya. One of the earliest recorded figures was Divya Siddha, a Tamil Siddhar (a spiritual master) who lived in the 8th century CE. Divya Siddha was renowned for her contributions to the field of Tamil literature and philosophy.
Another notable figure was Divya Bharati (1942-1993), an Indian poet and scholar who wrote extensively in Tamil and English. Her works often explored themes of feminism, social justice, and spirituality.
In the field of classical Indian dance, Divya Unni (born in 1978) is a renowned Mohiniyattam dancer and choreographer. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of this traditional dance form.
Divya Dutta (born in 1977) is a celebrated Indian actress who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her versatile acting abilities and has won several awards for her performances.
Divya Kakran (born in 1993) is an Indian wrestler who has represented India at various international competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. She has won numerous medals and has brought honor to her country through her athletic achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Divya over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Divya in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Divya, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 20 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Divya by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Divya was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4485 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2605 | 77 | 8 |
| 2000s | #1807 | 120 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1191 | 65 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Divya
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Divya: questions and answers
How popular is the name Divya in the UK right now?
In 2024, Divya was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Divya most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 20 babies registered as Divya in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Divya?
Of Sanskrit origin meaning divine, celestial, or supreme.
How many people are called Divya in the UK?
A total of 276 babies have been registered as Divya across the 25 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.