Diana
Pronunciation: [ d-eye-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Diana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,113 babies have been named Diana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Diana is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,688 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,688
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Diana
Diana is a boy name .
Is Diana a boy or girl name? Diana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,688 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #243. Diana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Diana is currently ranked #9,688 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Diana include Dia, Diy, Diie, and Diakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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