Rising since 2020, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Diani since 1993
Babies named Diani per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 34 |
Meaning & origin
Diani is a modern and rare name, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1993. It has never been highly popular; its peak year was 2005, though it has been rising in usage since 2020. In 2025, the name ranked 9,457th, with approximately 1 in every 160,727 girls named Diani. The name has not been recorded in any top state rankings, reflecting its niche appeal. Its etymology is unclear, but it likely derives from the familiar names Diana or Deanna, giving it a soft, feminine sound. Parents seeking a unique and contemporary name might find Diani appealing, though its recent upward trajectory may signal growing interest.
Diani appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by adding the fashionable suffix -i or -ani to the name Diana, which itself derives from the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting. Alternatively, it may be a creative respelling of Deanna, a name of Latin origin meaning 'divine.' The name has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1993, but it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Di, Ani, Dia
Sibling names for Diani
Names that share Diani's style, for a brother or sister.
