Diana Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Diana.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottIf you’re looking for a regal name for your baby, Diana is fit for a queen. With Greek, Latin, and Indo-European origins, the name Diana means “divine.” Diana was a Roman goddess of many arenas, including hunting, forests, the moon, and fertility. The name is related to the Latin words for “sky” and “daylight." The Roman goddess was known for her beauty. Origin: Diana is an Indo-European name meaning “divine.”Gender: Diana is more commonly used as a girl name.Pronunciation: die-AN-uh
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How Popular Is the Name Diana?In 1946, the name Diana reached number 42 on the US popularity charts and continued to enjoy moderate success for several decades. In 1980, the name was at number 118, but it spiked to number 63 in 1982, the year after Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer.Data from the Social Security Administration shows the name has declined in popularity since, dipping as low as 298 in 2014. In 2023, Diana ranked as the No. 228 girl’s name in the US.The name may get a boost from the latest generation of British royals. Both sons of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, have given their daughters the middle name Diana. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (born 2015) is the daughter of Prince William. Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor (born 2021) is the daughter of Prince Harry.Name VariationsThe following are variations of the name Diana:Dayann (Latin)Dayanna (Latin)Deana, Deanna (Latin)Deandra (American)Dee (Welsh)Dena (English)Diandra (Greek)Diane (French)Dianna (English)Diannah (Latin)Dyanna (Latin)Similar Names Similar sounding names to Diana include:DahliaDiaDiahannDiamanteDiamondDianadaDianthaCommon Nicknames for DianaWhile Diana is already a short and sweet name, there are a few fun nickname options, including:DiDee / Dee DeeAnaAnnie
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Suggested Sibling NamesIf you're looking for sibling names for Diana, here are some popular options:AlexanderAmeliaBradleyCassandraDavidElizaFreyaJamesRoanSophiaFamous People Named DianaActresses, singers, dancers, and British royalty are among some of the notable people who share the name Diana.Famous DianasDiana, Princess of WalesDiana DeGarmo, American singer, songwriter, and actressDiana Ross, American singer, actress, and record producerDiana Taurasi, American professional basketball player in the WNBADiana Vishneva, Russian ballerinaFamous DianesDiane Keaton, award-winning American actress and filmmakerDiane Ladd, American actressDiane Macedo, American news personalityDiane Sawyer, American television broadcast journalistDianne Feinstein, US Senator from California More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names in the US50 Mythological Baby Names100 Latin Baby Names and Meanings
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