What does the name Diana mean?

The name Diana means "Heavenly, divine".

What is the origin of the name Diana?

Diana is a name of Indo-European origin.

How popular is the name Diana?

In 2023, 1,293 babies were named Diana in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Diana a girl's name?

Yes, Diana is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Diana

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Births Last Year: 1,293 →

All-Time Total: 366,494

Peak Year: 1957

Diana is a Roman name derived from the Latin word "divus," meaning divine or heavenly. It is associated with the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting.

Notable Namesakes

Diana, Princess of Wales - British royal, humanitarian
Diana Ross - American singer, actress
Diana Krall - Canadian jazz pianist, singer
Diana Taurasi - American basketball player
Diana Gabaldon - American author, Outlander series
Diana Vreeland - American fashion editor, columnist
Diana Rigg - British actress, Game of Thrones
Diana Nyad - American swimmer, long-distance record holder
Diana DeGarmo - American singer, actress, American Idol contestant
Diana Dors - British actress, "Blonde Bombshell"

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Diana

Emily Ariana Jennifer Eliana Samara Aliyah Stephanie Aaliyah

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Diana

Nathaniel Jonathan Daniel Alex Eric Alexander Aaron Nathan

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Diana

Dayana Dayanara Dayanna Deana Deandra Deann Deanna Deanne

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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