Diana

Diana is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “goddess.” In 2024 it was given to 1,293 girls in the United States.

Diana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Portuguese · Italian · Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“goddess”
Pronunciation
/daɪˈænə/

About the name Diana

Diana belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “goddess” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Diana first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #42 in 1946, and in 2024 1,293 babies received the name — 367,190 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Diana in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#42 in 1946
Peak year
1957
Babies named Diana in 2024
1,293
Total since 1880
367,190

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Diana mean?

Diana means “goddess” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Diana a boy or girl name?

Diana is a girl name. In 2024, 1,293 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Diana?

Diana comes from the Spanish, English & American, Portuguese, Italian and Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Diana?

Diana first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #42 in 1946, and 1,293 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Diana?

Diana is pronounced /daɪˈænə/ (IPA).

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