Baby Names Diana Name Meaning By LaKeisha Fleming Updated on July 23, 2021 Fact checked by Cara Lustik Fact checked by Cara Lustik LinkedIn Cara Lustik is a fact-checker and copywriter. She has more than 15 years of experience crafting stories in the branding, licensing, and entertainment industries. Learn about our editorial process Print Little Brown Rabbit Photography / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents How Popular Is the Name Diana? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Diana If you’re looking for a regal name for your newborn, 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 Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular Is the Name Diana? In 1946, the name Diana reached number 42 on the U.S. 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. That was 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. Since then, it has risen to rank 244th in 2020. 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 Variations The following are variations of the name Diana: Dayann (Latin)Dayanna (Latin)Deana (Latin)Deandra (American)Deanna (English)Dee (Welsh)Dena (English)Diandra (Greek)Diane (English)Dianna (English)Diannah (Latin)Dyanna (Latin) Similar Names Similar sounding names to Diana: DahliaDiaDiahannDiamanteDiamondDianadaDiantha Suggested Sibling Names If you're looking for sibling names for Diana, here are some popular options: AlexanderAmeliaBradleyCassandraDavidElizaFreyaJamesRoanSophia Famous People Named Diana Actresses, singers, dancers, and British royalty are among some of the notable people who share the name Diana. Famous Dianas: Diana, 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 ballerina Famous Dianes: Diane Keaton, award-winning American actress and filmmakerDiane Ladd, American actressDiane Macedo, American news personalityDiane Sawyer, American television broadcast journalistDianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator from California More Baby Names Still 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 U.S. 50 Mythological Baby Names 100 Latin Baby Names and Meanings 1 Source Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Get ready for baby: Popularity of a name. By LaKeisha Fleming LaKeisha Fleming is a prolific writer with over 20 years of experience writing for a variety of formats, from film and television scripts, to magazines articles and digital content. She has written for CNN, Tyler Perry Studios, Motherly, Atlanta Parent Magazine, Fayette Woman Magazine, and numerous others. She is passionate about parenting and family, as well as destigmatizing mental health issues. Her book, There Is No Heartbeat: From Miscarriage to Depression to Hope, is authentic, transparent, and providing hope to many.Visit her website at www.lakeishafleming.com. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit