Girl name · Latin
Diana
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: divine, heavenlyDiana is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "divine, heavenly". It is used in English, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Meaning
- Divine, heavenly
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #244 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Diana
As a girl's name, Diana comes from Latin and means "divine, heavenly". It is used in English, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
In Italian, say DYAH-nah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Diana on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Diana on 7 lists.
“The Roman goddess of the hunt, a timeless huntress name”
From Female demon hunter names, names that mean light, hunt or battle
“Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon”
From Girl dog names, strong female dog names
“Divine, goddesslike; goddess of the hunt, the moon and wild animals”
From Goddess names, roman goddess names
“Divine, heavenly; Latin. Say DYAH-nah”
From Italian girl names, classic Italian girl names
“Divine, heavenly; Latin. Roman moon goddess; a famous Mexico City fountain”
From Mexican girl names, classic Mexican female names
“Divine, heavenly; Latin, Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt”
From Names that mean moon, moon goddesses and moon gods
“Divine, heavenly; Latin. Roman goddess of the hunt”
From Strong female names, goddess and legendary heroine names
How popular is Diana?
- US rank in 2025
- #244
- 1,277 babies, 795 per million girls
- Best rank
- #42 in 1946
- Most babies: 9,433 in 1957
- Babies since 1880
- At least 368,487
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 90 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 101 per million |
| 1900s | 121 per million |
| 1910s | 164 per million |
| 1920s | 270 per million |
| 1930s | 891 per million |
| 1940s | 3,707 per million |
| 1950s | 4,171 per million |
| 1960s | 3,561 per million |
| 1970s | 2,158 per million |
| 1980s | 2,149 per million |
| 1990s | 1,876 per million |
| 2000s | 1,599 per million |
| 2010s | 766 per million |
| 2020s | 799 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #269 | #230 | #185 | #213 | #245 | #225 | #229 | #228 | #242 | #244 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Diana
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- DianeDivine (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Diana
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- CelestinoHeavenly (Latin, boy)
- GraceGrace, divine favor (Latin, girl)
- AnselmoDivine protection (Germanic, boy)
- CelestinaHeavenly (Latin, girl)
- CelestineHeavenly (Latin, girl)
- LeilaniHeavenly flowers; royal child (Hawaiian, girl)
- AmaneHeavenly sound (depends on characters) (Japanese, unisex)
- AngelHeavenly messenger (Greek, unisex)
- ÀngelsHeavenly messengers (Greek, girl)
Middle names for Diana
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- AoifeBeauty, radiance (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- EvangelineGood news (Greek, girl)
- FelicityHappiness, good fortune (Latin, girl)
- FrancesFrenchwoman, from France (Latin, girl)
- JosephineHe will add (Hebrew, girl)
- LouiseFamous warrior (Germanic, girl)
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
- JulianaFeminine form of Julian, from the Roman family name Julius (Latin, girl)
Diana: common questions
What does the name Diana mean?
Diana comes from Latin and means "divine, heavenly".
Is Diana a boy or girl name?
Diana is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Diana come from?
Diana comes from Latin and means "divine, heavenly". Today it is used in English, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese.
How popular is the name Diana?
Diana ranked #244 in the US in 2025, with 1,277 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Diana?
Forms of Diana with the same meaning and origin include Diane (French).
What middle names go with Diana?
Middle names that flow well with Diana include Alexandra, Anastasia, Aoife, Evangeline and Felicity. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.