US Popularity Rank: 5335

Origin: African

Meaning: Day; Love; Light; Goddess; God

Dia is a girl’s name with multiple origins and meanings. In Spanish, Dia simply means “day,” making it a great choice for a little one with a bright and sunny personality. In Arabic and Sanskrit, Dia is a variant of Diya, which means “light, shining, radiance,” and in the Lembaama language, it means “love.” Dia may also derive from the Latin word dea, meaning “goddess,” while dia is the Irish word for “god.” What could be better than a name that has many beautiful meanings in lots of different languages? It’s sure to help your little Dia make friends wherever they go.