UK girl's name
Daiana
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Diana.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daiana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Daiana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2574, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 11 births.
This profile covers 120 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2002 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 91% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 119 living people in the UK are called Daiana. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daiana ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 11 girls were registered as Daiana.
- • About 119 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daiana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2574
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2021
11 births
Estimated living
119
2026
Meaning
What does Daiana mean?
The name Daiana is derived from the Greek name Diana, which is the name of the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. Diana was one of the most revered deities in ancient Roman mythology, and her name was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
The name Daiana is a variant spelling of the name Diana, which is believed to have originated from the ancient Indo-European root "div," meaning "heavenly" or "divine." This root is also found in other names like Divya and Devi.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Diana can be found in the works of the Roman poet Ovid, who lived in the 1st century BC. In his famous work "Metamorphoses," Ovid describes Diana as the virgin goddess of the hunt, associated with the moon and the natural world.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Daiana or its variant spellings. One of the earliest recorded examples is Diana of Poitiers, a French noblewoman and mistress of King Henry II of France, who lived from 1499 to 1566.
Another famous Daiana was Diana, Princess of Wales, who was born in 1961 and tragically died in a car accident in 1997. She was widely admired for her charity work and her dedication to humanitarian causes.
In ancient Greek mythology, there is a figure named Ariadne, whose name is sometimes associated with the name Diana. Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and played a crucial role in the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.
Another notable individual with the name Daiana was Diana Rigg, a British actress best known for her roles in the TV series "The Avengers" and the film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service." She lived from 1938 to 2020.
Lastly, Diana Krall is a famous Canadian jazz pianist and singer who was born in 1964 and is still active today. She is known for her sophisticated and elegant interpretations of jazz standards.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daiana over time
The chart below shows babies named Daiana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daiana, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daiana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daiana was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2630 | 47 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3637 | 65 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3621 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Daiana
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Daiana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daiana in the UK right now?
In 2024, Daiana was ranked #2574 for girls in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Daiana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 11 babies registered as Daiana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daiana?
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly a variant of Diana.
How many people are called Daiana in the UK?
A total of 120 babies have been registered as Daiana across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.