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soh-FEE-uh
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Divine
UnisexEnglish, Latin· “godly, heavenly”
- Meaning
- godly, heavenly
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- dih-VYN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,888
- US babies 2025
- 104
- Best rank
- #1,755 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Divine
Divine is an English and Latin name that means “godly, heavenly”.
Divine comes from the English word meaning godly or heavenly, from the Latin divinus. As a given name, Divine is used for both boys and girls and carries a strong spiritual meaning. Divine sounds bold and warm, with stress on the second syllable. It fits among virtue and word names like Grace and Justice. The name pairs well with classic middle names. Its meaning is clear to English speakers at once, which gives it an unmistakable, heartfelt quality.
Popularity over time
Divine first appears in US Social Security records in 1986. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,755 in 2020, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 118 were named Divine. In 2025, 104 babies were named Divine, and it ranked #1,888 nationally. That is 33% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,312 in 2000, #2,155 in 2010, and #1,888 in 2025. Of the 2,487 US girls named Divine since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 774 babies.
Other babies' names that peaked around the same time include Cree, Indiana, Halston, Ryver, and Cai.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Divine ranked highest in Virginia, Ohio, and Illinois.
Gender, sound and spelling
Divine is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 61% of US babies named Divine were girls and 39% were boys.
Divine is usually pronounced dih-VYN, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Divine
A few middle names that flow with Divine: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Divine
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Divine mean?
Divine is an English and Latin name that means “godly, heavenly”.
What is the origin of the name Divine?
Divine has English and Latin roots. Divine comes from the English word meaning godly or heavenly, from the Latin divinus.
Is Divine a popular name?
Not especially. Divine ranked #1,888 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Divine a boy or girl name?
Divine is used for both boys and girls: over the last 20 years about 61% of US babies named Divine were girls and 39% were boys.
How do you pronounce Divine?
Divine is usually pronounced dih-VYN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings