Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Diamante since 1991
Babies named Diamante per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 141 | 399 |
| 2000s | 84 | 128 |
| 2010s | 27 | 73 |
| 2020s | 5 | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Diamante is a modern gemstone name derived from the Italian and Spanish word for diamond. First recorded in the United States in 1991, it peaked in popularity in 1997. As of 2025, its rank is 7,194, with a frequency of 1 in 155,280 births. The name has maintained stable popularity since its introduction, appealing to parents drawn to nature-themed and precious stone names.
Diamante is directly taken from the Italian and Spanish word for 'diamond', derived from the Latin 'adamantem', meaning 'hard' or 'unbreakable', ultimately from Greek 'adamas'. As a given name, its use in English-speaking countries appears to be a modern coinage, likely inspired by the gemstone and its connotations of value and strength.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dia, Dee, Manti
Sibling names for Diamante
Names that share Diamante's style, for a brother or sister.
