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Dianna
GirlLatin, English· “variant of Diana; divine”
- Meaning
- variant of Diana; divine
- Origin
- Latin, English
- Pronunciation
- dy-AN-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,566
- US babies 2025
- 68
- Best rank
- #172 (1948)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Dianna
Dianna is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Diana; divine”.
Dianna is a variant spelling of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt, whose name is usually linked to a Latin root meaning "divine." Diana was one of the most important Roman deities and was identified with the Greek Artemis. The name gained fresh admiration through Diana, Princess of Wales, one of the most famous women of her era. The double n spelling gives Dianna a slightly different look while keeping the classic sound. Di and Anna are easy nicknames.
Other spellings with the same sound: Diana, Dyana.
Popularity over time
Dianna first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 67 different years, starting in 1937. Its best national rank was #172 in 1948, and the most babies received it in 1957, when 1,771 were named Dianna. In 2025, 68 babies were named Dianna, and it ranked #2,566 nationally. That is 42% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,699 in 1920, #188 in 1950, #510 in 1980, #847 in 2000, #1,631 in 2010, and #2,566 in 2025. Of the 56,292 US girls named Dianna since records began, 27% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 13,373 babies. Since 2010, 1,570 more have been named Dianna.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Joni, Jayne, Patrice, Bernadette, and Jeannie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dianna ranked highest in Louisiana, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | #808 | 5 |
| Texas | #2705 | 7 |
| California | #3219 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Dianna is usually pronounced dy-AN-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Diana and Dyana.
Middle names for Dianna
A few middle names that flow with Dianna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dianna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dianna mean?
Dianna is a Latin and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Diana; divine”.
What is the origin of the name Dianna?
Dianna has Latin and English roots. Dianna is a variant spelling of Diana, the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt, whose name is usually linked to a Latin root meaning "divine." Diana was one of the most important Roman deities and was identified with the Greek Artemis.
Is Dianna a popular name?
Not especially. Dianna ranked #2,566 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dianna a boy or girl name?
Dianna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Dianna?
Dianna is usually pronounced dy-AN-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings