Diva

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Pronounced DEE-vah /ˈdi.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Italian/Latin diva, 'a goddess; a divine woman; a celebrated female singer'; a word-name; we note the word/divine senseLow

In 30 seconds: A goddess; a divine, celebrated woman: Diva is Italian/Latin. Lyrical, bold, and warm (said 'DEE-vah').

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Origin LowItalian, Latin

MeaningFrom Italian/Latin diva, 'a goddess; a divine woman; a celebrated female singer'; a word-name; we note the word/divine sense

U.S. rank (2025)#8501 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 638

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Diva comes from Italian/Latin diva, 'a goddess; a divine woman; a celebrated female singer' (from divus, 'divine'; we note the word/divine sense). A lyrical, bold word-name (said 'DEE-vah').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-goddess-and-a-celebrated-woman at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Diva means 'a goddess; a divine woman; a celebrated female singer' in Italian/Latin (from divus, 'divine') — a lyrical, bold word-name (we note the word/divine sense; said 'DEE-vah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Diva — word/divine sense noted

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diva mean?

Diva is Italian/Latin for 'a goddess; a divine woman; a celebrated female singer'; we note the word/divine sense.

How do you pronounce Diva?

It's said DEE-vah /ˈdi.vɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Diva a boy or girl name?

Diva is a girl's name.

How popular is Diva?

Diva is a rare name in the U.S.