Diana

Meaning of Diana

The name Diana means 'divine' or 'heavenly'. It comes from the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth.

Diana has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Diana

Diana has held fairly steady, sitting around #244 in 2025 after peaking at #90 in 2004.

Notable people named Diana

• Princess Diana
  Princess of Wales, humanitarian
• Diana Ross
  Iconic singer, The Supremes frontwoman
• Diana Rigg
  Acclaimed actress, Game of Thrones
• Diana Taurasi
  WNBA basketball star, Olympian
• Diana Krall
  Grammy-winning jazz singer, pianist

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Questions about the name Diana

What does the name Diana mean?

Diana means the name diana means 'divine' or 'heavenly'. it comes from the roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Diana a boy's or a girl's name?

Diana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Diana?

In 2025, Diana ranked #244 for girls, down from #243 the year before.

When was Diana most popular?

Diana peaked at #90 in 2004.