Diana name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin and Indoeuropean

Usage: English, Tamil, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Armenian, Catalan, Dutch, Estonian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Diana

dy-ann-ah

Meaning: Divine, Window of Florance, From the Greek Goddess of the Moon, Heavenly and The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity

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What does Diana mean?
Variations of Diana
Nicknames for Diana
Middle Names for Diana
How popular is Diana?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Diana
Sibling Names for Diana
Famous People Named Diana
Lists having Diana

What does Diana mean?

Famed and Ever lasting unisex name Diana means "Divine, Window of Florance, From the Greek Goddess of the Moon, Heavenly or The Element Deiwo with the Meaning Light Deity" especially used in Russian, Danish, Catalan, English, Portuguese, German, Romanian, Tamil, Faroese, Swedish, Estonian, Dutch, Italian, Norwegian, Finnish, Armenian, Greenlandic, Lithuanian and Spanish came from Latin and Indoeuropean.

Diana is variant form of unfading and preeminent Diane. Diane is form of timeless and trendy Diana. Diane is diminutive of Diana. Diane means Daylight and Heavenly has its origin in Latin and Indoeuropean.

Diana is Roman form of Diviana Which is Related to Deus = God.

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How do I pronounce Diana?

Three syllabled Diana is most commonly pronounced as dy-ann-ah. dye-ah-nuh is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Diana

Daiana, Diane, Dayann, Diandra, Dee, Deanna, Deeanna, Deandrea, Dyane, Dianalee

Nicknames for Diana

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Names that rhyme with Diana

How popular is the name Diana?

Diana is a very popular in United States where over 360467 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1946, it ranked 42nd when 9426 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 10 times Also, Diana is a popular name in Spain given to over 7247 babies in 17 years.

Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 2005, 549 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 69th position. Additionally, the name has been in the top 100 baby names 15 times

Diana is a common name in England and Wales given to over 2243 babies in 23 years.

Currently peaking at the charts, 174 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 275th position. Also, A common name in France with over 8338 new-borns have been given the name since 1901.

Recently the name is rising, in 1998, the moniker grabbed the 225th spot and 228 baby girls were given the name. Also, In New South Wales, Diana was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 1369 babies.

At its zenith in 1965,. After 15 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Diana is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2004, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 60 on girl names chart when 95 babies were given the name Diana. There are over 1641 babies that have been given the name Diana in Switzerland.

Diana is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 162 on girl names chart when 34 babies were named Diana.

There are over 826 babies that have been given the name Diana in Ireland. Also, in Netherlands, in just 4 years, it has made it to the top 500 names. Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 420 on girl names chart when 31 babies were named Diana.

Over 111 babies in Netherlands have been named Diana. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 300 names. Recently in 2018, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 234 on girl names chart when 44 babies were named Diana.

There are over 601 babies that have been given the name Diana in Belgium. Also, during its short run of just 1 years in Queensland, it had made it to the top 100 names.

In 1960, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 94 on girl names chart when 38 babies were named Diana.

Diana is a rare baby name in Queensland, chances of it being still in use are very slim as it was last seen in 1960.

However things change on global perspective, Diana is extremely popular in Russia where every 1 in 400 have the name as well as in, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, Kenya, Romania, Tanzania and Ecuador.

Also the baby name is popular in Germany, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Ghana, Peru, England, Venezuela, Egypt, Belarus, Canada, Portugal, Argentina, Poland, Sudan, Mozambique, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Turkmenistan, Malawi, Tajikistan, Uganda, Nigeria, Iraq, Rwanda, South Sudan, Australia, Honduras, Afghanistan, South Africa, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, Panama, Madagascar, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Moldova, Syria, Zambia, Lebanon, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Israel, Georgia, East Timor, Chile, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Cuba, Lithuania, Latvia, Albania, Nicaragua, Angola, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Jordan.

At least, 3770000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	0	0	228	1307
2022	0	0	228	1313
2021	0	0	225	1321
2020	0	0	244	1230
2019	0	0	212	1434
2018	0	0	184	1608
2017	0	0	230	1367
2016	0	0	269	1182
2015	0	0	296	1090
2014	0	0	298	1092

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

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Diana in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	190	11729	6007
	0	0	0	2239

Numerological analysis of Diana

The capstone of your name reveals your true personality, your skills, and unique abilities. You have people who love you. Some would say that you are cold-hearted and insensitive but the truth is that you are the most sensitive person. You are full of dignity, charm, and have a lot of admirers because of your openness and kind nature. Express your anger in order to clean your soul from the negative energy.

Go through the following names similar to Diana

Servaz - Boy name Servaz means "Rescued or The Saved One", used primarily in German is originated from Latin
Vanika - Vanika's meaning is Eloquent in Words or Sound is used mostly in Marathi and Sanskrit has its origin in Latin and Sanskrit is bestowed upon baby girls
Silviana - Origin of Outlandish Silviana is in Latin, meaning of Silviana is "Forest or Wood", a girl name is substantially used in Danish and Swedish
Florane - The Florane means "Flower" came from Latin
Kori - Originated from Old Norse, Old Greek and Latin, Renowned Kori normally bestowed upon both boys and girls, Kori means "Raven" is notably used in Danish and Old Norse

Middle names for Diana

There are many well-received and familiar middle names that are commonly paired with Diana.

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Sibling Names for Diana

Choosing a name for your baby can be a daunting task, especially when you have a large family. If you've decided on the beautiful name Diana, you might be wondering what names would pair well with it for siblings. From classic to unique, here are some great options to consider.

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Diana Jenkins and Asher Monroe Expecting Second Child
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Diana Jenkins and Asher Monroe are expecting their second child together. The news was confirmed by a source close to the couple, who told Page Six that Diana is “a few weeks pregnant” and is feeling “great.” However, due to her health history, the insider said that she has been put on bed rest.
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Famous people named Diana

Diana Warwick, Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe, Labour member of the House of Lords
Diana Doherty, Australian oboist
Diana Cooper, contemporary artist
Diana Villiers Negroponte, English-born American trade lawyer and adjunct professor of law at Fordham University whose professional name is 'Diana Villiers Negroponte'

Diana Pullein-Thompson,
Diana Deutsch, British-American perceptual and cognitive psychologist
Diana Weavers, field hockey defender from New Zealand
Diana Abu-Jaber, American author and a professor at Portland State University
Diana Mocanu, former an Olympic and national record holding swimmer
Diana G. Gallagher, American author
Diana Hart, Canadian-American writer, model
Diana McLean, Australian stage and television actress
Diana Morgan, actress and former television news anchor for WAVY-TV Hampton Roads
Diana Johnstone, American political writer based in Paris, France
Diana Russell, Duchess of Bedford, member of the Spencer family
Diana Morrison, British stage, TV and Film actress

Diana Zuckerman, American health policy analyst
Diana Yorgova, former Bulgarian athlete
Diana Palmer, character
Diana Coole, is Professor of Political and Social Theory
Diana Yankey, retired Ghanaian athlete
Diana Pharaoh Francis, American fantasy author and professor
Diana Körner, German actress
Diana Leblanc, These miniseries were sequels to 'Tales of the City'
Diana Mkumbo Chilolo, Member of Parliament
Diana O'Hehir, poet and writer of prose from northern California
Diana Seach, English specialist in special education
Diana Taylor, American academic
Diana Keppel, Countess of Albemarle, DBE, married Walter Egerton George Lucian Keppel, son of Arnold Allen Cecil Keppel

Diana Frey, Argentine film producer and production manager active
Diana Koritskaya, Russian heptathlete
Diana Golden, American disabled ski racer
Diana Gannett, American classical double bassist and educator
Diana Fortuna, American businesswoman
Diana Santos, Mexican voice actress
Diana Miller, Countess of Mértola, eldest daughter of Sackville Pelham
Diana Vincent, American jewelry designer and businesswoman
Diana Holman-Hunt, English memoir writer and art critic
Diana Walford, English physician and academic,
Diana of the Dunes, an American intellectual, nonconformist
Diana di Cordona, Italian noble and courtier
Diana Sartor, German skeleton racer
Diana Leafe Christian, author, former editor of 'Communities' magazine

Diana Baumrind, clinical and developmental psychologist
Diana Wynne Jones, British novelist, poet, academic
Diana Mitford, Diana, the Hon
Diana Ross, American singer, actress, and record producer
Diana Wynyard, English stage and film actress
Diana Rigg, English actress
Diana Kennedy, authority on Mexican cooking
Diana Vreeland, noted columnist and editor in the field of fashion
Diana Rowden, British heroine of World War II

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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