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Divinity

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Pronounced dih-VIN-it-ee /dɪ.ˈvin.it.i/Medium

Meaning: Virtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.Medium

In 30 seconds: Divinity is a virtue word name meaning 'divine nature, godliness', from the Latin divinitas.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningVirtue word name 'divine nature, godliness', from Latin divinitas.
U.S. rank (2024)#2169 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births87 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419862024

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

Divinity is a word name lifted straight from the English vocabulary, with the meaning 'divine nature, godliness' and a root in the Latin divinitas. It belongs to the tradition of naming a child for an admired quality rather than a person. With no recorded variations or bearers here, its whole effect comes from the lofty word itself.

Four flowing syllables give Divinity an elaborate, almost ceremonial sound that suits its grand, virtue-name meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Divinity is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Divinity — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Divinity…

Trinity— A word name with a parallel sound and a shared note of the sacred.
Serenity— Another multi-syllable virtue word name in the same naming tradition.
Grace— A classic virtue name like Divinity, naming a quality rather than a person.
Eternity— echoes that soft -ty sound
Honesty— the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Divinity mean?

Divinity is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Divinity?

It's commonly said dih-VIN-it-ee /dɪ.ˈvin.it.i/.

Is Divinity a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Divinity is used as a girl name.

How popular is Divinity?

In 2024, Divinity ranked #2169 in the U.S. for girls, with 87 births recorded.

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