Declining since 2005.
Popularity of Dyana since 1944
Babies named Dyana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 211 |
| 1970s | 299 |
| 1980s | 313 |
| 1990s | 308 |
| 2000s | 377 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Dyana is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Diana, which has deep roots in Roman mythology. While the name Diana has enjoyed enduring popularity, Dyana remains a relatively uncommon choice, first recorded in the U.S. in 1944 and never breaking into the top 1000. Its peak year was 2004, but it has been falling in usage since 2005. The name has not ranked in any specific state, making it a rare and distinctive option.
Dyana is a modern spelling variant of Diana, a name of Latin origin derived from the Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and nature, associated with the word "divus" meaning "divine." Diana was also a title of the Roman sky god Jupiter's twin sister. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the Renaissance, and the variant Dyana emerged in the 20th century, likely influenced by phonetic spelling preferences.
“Dyana” around the world
Where Dyana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Anna, Di
Sibling names for Dyana
Names that share Dyana's style, for a brother or sister.
