Diana

At a Glance

Meaning

Divine, heavenly

Origin

Latin

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

dy-AN-uhListen

Diana is a Latin name meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly,' pronounced dy-AN-uh. You may have heard it described as meaning 'moon goddess' or 'goddess of the hunt' — but that describes what the goddess Diana presided over, not the literal meaning of the name itself, which comes from the Latin divus/dius, or 'divine.' With its timeless, classic, romantic, storybook feel, it's a name that lands as both classic and elegant.

Meaning & Origin of Diana

Meaning: Divine, heavenly.

Origin: Latin.

A common claim: Diana is often said to mean 'moon goddess' or 'goddess of the hunt.' Actually: That describes what the goddess Diana presided over, not the literal meaning of the name — the name itself comes from Latin divus/dius, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly.'

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Diana

Popularity of Diana

Diana hit its peak popularity at #42 in 1946, when 7,544 baby girls were given the name, and has since eased to #243 in 2024 with 1,293 babies — a name still very much in use, just far from its mid-century high.

Names Like Diana

These names share Diana’s style, era or origin.

• Adaline
• Antonella
• Arabella
• Ariana
• Arianna
• Camilla

FAQ

What does the name Diana mean?

Divine, heavenly. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Diana?

Diana is pronounced dy-AN-uh (IPA: /daɪˈænə/).

Is Diana a popular name right now?

Diana peaked at #42 in 1946 and is ranked #243 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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