Baby Names Diana Name Meaning By LaKeisha Fleming LaKeisha Fleming Facebook Twitter LaKeisha Fleming is a prolific writer, producer, director, instructor, and motivational speaker. 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. Learn about our editorial process Fact checked by Cara Lustik Fact checked by Cara Lustik on July 23, 2021 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 on July 23, 2021 Print Little Brown Rabbit Photography / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents What Does Diana Mean? How Popular Is the Name Diana? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Diana What Does Diana Mean? 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? The name Diana has maintained popularity over the years. In 1946 the name reached No. 42, and enjoyed moderate success for several decades. In 1980 the name stayed at No. 118, but spiked to No. 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 269 in 2016. However, a recent high-profile selection of Diana may spark another peak. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex chose Diana as their newborn daughter’s middle name. Prince Harry and Meghan gave their daughter the middle name in honor of Harry's late mother. 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)Diannah (Latin)Dyanna (Latin) Similar Names Similar sounding names to Diana: DiaDiahannDiamanteDiamondDiamoniqueDiamontinaDianadaDianeDianneDiantha Suggested Sibling Names If you're looking for sibling names for Diana, here are some popular options: AmeliaAshtynAustynBradCassieElissaJaxonKameronRoanSonya 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources 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. Updated 2021.