MallowbyNames

Daiana

dye-AH-nah · Variant of Diana, likely meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'.

2025 rank (girls)
#5,410
Babies named in 2025
23
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 69,881 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012, #5,410 for girls today.

Popularity of Daiana since 1967

Babies named Daiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.

275481198020002020Most births 2012Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s11
1970s45
1980s75
1990s93
2000s270
2010s531
2020s136

Meaning & origin

Daiana is a spelling variant of the classic name Diana, which has roots in Roman mythology. While the traditional Diana has been widely used across Europe for centuries, the Daiana spelling gained traction in the United States starting in 1967, with its peak year of usage in 2012. As of 2025, the name ranks 5,410, with an incidence of about 1 in 69,881 girls. Its popularity has been falling since its peak, reflecting a shift away from this particular spelling. The name is most commonly found in Texas, where it appears in the top state rankings. Daiana offers a slightly exotic twist on a familiar name, appealing to parents who want something distinctive yet recognizable.

Daiana is a spelling variant of Diana, a name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman goddess Diana, who was associated with the moon, hunting, and nature. The name's meaning is often interpreted as 'divine' or 'heavenly', though its exact etymology is debated. The Daiana spelling is particularly common in Romania and other Eastern European countries, where it emerged as a phonetic adaptation.

Where Daiana is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Daiana” around the world

Where Daiana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dai, Ana, Didi

Variants: Diana, Dianna, Dajana

Sibling names for Daiana

Names that share Daiana's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mara, Ioana, Sofia, Raluca, Ana

Brothers: Andrei, Matei, Gabriel, David, Stefan

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Daiana mean?
Daiana is a variant of Diana, a Latin name meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly', referencing the Roman goddess Diana.
How popular is the name Daiana?
In 2025, Daiana ranked 5,410 in the United States, with about 1 in 69,881 newborn girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2012.
Is Daiana a boy or girl name?
Daiana is almost exclusively a girl's name.