UK girl's name
Damiana
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "subduer" or "tamer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Damiana is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Damiana popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2013 to 2020. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Damiana. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Damiana ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 girls were registered as Damiana.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Damiana as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Damiana mean?
The name Damiana has its origins in the Late Latin name Damianus, which was derived from the Greek name Damianos. The name Damianos, in turn, can be traced back to the Greek word "damian," which means "to tame" or "to subdue." This suggests that the name Damiana may have been associated with strength, power, or the ability to conquer.
Damiana is believed to have first gained popularity during the early Christian era, as it was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs. One of the most notable figures was Saint Damian, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was tortured and executed for his faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
In the Middle Ages, the name Damiana became widely used across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Christian traditions. It was frequently chosen as a name for girls born on the feast day of Saint Damian or in honor of other Christian saints and martyrs bearing the name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Damiana can be found in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), who mentioned a character named Damiana in his famous work, the Divine Comedy.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Damiana. These include Saint Damiana of Assisi (1233-1256), an Italian nun and follower of Saint Francis of Assisi; Damiana Milon Ruggia (1550-1637), an Italian painter and nun; and Damiana Eusebia Semo (1825-1895), a Mexican nun who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Most Pure Virgin Mary.
Other famous individuals with the name Damiana include Damiana Maslennikova (1768-1810), a Russian poet and translator; Damiana Ponce Román (1835-1916), a Mexican educator and feminist; and Damiana Eugenio (1899-1979), a Filipino lawyer and human rights activist.
The name Damiana has continued to be used throughout the world, particularly in regions with strong Catholic or Christian traditions, such as Latin America and parts of Europe. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, the name remains a testament to its rich historical and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Damiana over time
The chart below shows babies named Damiana registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Damiana, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Damiana by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Damiana 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5253 | 7 | 2 |
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Names similar to Damiana
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- 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
Damiana: questions and answers
How popular is the name Damiana in the UK right now?
In 2020, Damiana was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Damiana most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Damiana in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Damiana?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "subduer" or "tamer".
How many people are called Damiana in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Damiana across the 3 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.