Divisha
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "celestial" or "divine".
Name Census estimates that about 226 living Americans carry the first name Divisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Divisha today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Divisha births was 2024 (59 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Divisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Divisha with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
226
~ 1 in 1,516,612 Americans
Peak year
2024
59 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,820
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Divisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Divisha from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 152 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Divisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Divisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Divishas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, Illinois recorded the most babies named Divisha, while Washington, New Jersey, Illinois recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Divisha
The name Divisha has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been used in the Indian subcontinent for over 3,500 years. The name is derived from the Sanskrit root "div," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate," suggesting a connection to brightness, light, and brilliance.
In Hindu mythology, the name Divisha has been associated with various celestial beings and deities, often representing divine radiance and celestial beauty. One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the ancient Hindu scriptures, the Vedas, where it is mentioned in connection with the worship of the Sun god, Surya.
The name Divisha gained prominence during the classical period of Indian history, particularly in the medieval era when it was adopted by several notable figures. One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Divisha, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet who lived in the 8th century CE. Her works, which included poetry and philosophical treatises, were widely acclaimed and studied throughout the Indian subcontinent.
Another notable figure was Divisha Bhatta, a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century CE. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and is known for his work on the calculation of planetary positions and the development of advanced mathematical techniques.
In the realm of literature, the name Divisha is associated with Divisha Sundari, a celebrated poet and writer who lived in the 16th century CE. Her works, which included love poetry and devotional verses, were widely popular and influential in shaping the literary landscape of her time.
Moving into the modern era, the name Divisha gained further recognition with the birth of Divisha Dutta, an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was born in 1926. She played a significant role in preserving and promoting the traditional Indian dance forms of Kathak and Manipuri, and her contributions to the field of dance were widely recognized and celebrated.
Another notable figure bearing the name Divisha was Divisha Prabhakar, an Indian social activist and advocate for women's rights, who was born in 1958. Her work focused on empowering underprivileged women and promoting gender equality, and she received several awards and accolades for her efforts in this field.
People
Divisha + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Divisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Divisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 226 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Divisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,516,612 US residents.
Is Divisha a common name?
We classify Divisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 227 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Divisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Divisha was 2024, when 59 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Divisha is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Divisha in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Divisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Divisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Divisha still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Divisha in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Divisha can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Divisha?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.