Diana: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced dy-AN-uh · 3 syllables
Diana means “goddess”, from Latin.
Borrowed from Late Latin Diana, short form of Latin Diana, derived by syncope from Old Latin Divana, equivalent to divus + -ana; roughly akin to Proto-Italic *deiwa (“goddess”) + Proto-Indo-European *-neh2. Originally an Old Italic divinity of light and the moon; later identified as the Roman counterpart to Greek goddess Artemis.
- Meaning
- goddess
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- dy-AN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #244
- US babies a year
- about 1,394 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1940
- Style
- Vintage, Biblical, Mythic, Classic, Literary
How popular is Diana?
Diana was the #244 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,277 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1940.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #244 |
| England & Wales | #313 |
| Scotland | #313 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #249 |
| France | #228 |
| Norway | #163 |
| Canada | #315 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Diana?
Half of US adults named Diana are older than 59; most are between 22 and 80. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Diana
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Diana have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Diana
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Literary girl names
- Mythic girl names
- Biblical girl names
- Latin girl names
Questions about Diana
What does the name Diana mean?
Diana means “goddess”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Diana?
Diana is pronounced dy-AN-uh.
How popular is the name Diana?
Diana was the #244 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,277 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1940.
How old are people named Diana?
Half of US adults named Diana are older than 59. Most are between 22 and 80.