UK boy's name
Diallo
Of Malian origin, meaning "bold" or "wealthy prince".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2003. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Diallo is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Diallo popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2003 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3467, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2003 to 2003. 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.
Diallo is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Diallo. 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 2004 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Diallo ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales in 2003, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Diallo.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Diallo as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3467
2003
Births in 2003
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Diallo mean?
The name Diallo originated from the Mandinka or Mandingo ethnic group of West Africa, particularly in present-day Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, and Senegal. It is believed to have derived from the Mandinka word "dialou," which means "bold" or "brave." The name can be traced back to the medieval era, around the 13th or 14th century.
Diallo was a common name among the Mandinka people, who were known for their rich cultural heritage and significant role in the trans-Saharan trade routes. The name was often associated with warriors, hunters, and leaders, reflecting the values of courage and strength within the Mandinka society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diallo can be found in the West African oral tradition, particularly in the epic of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire in the 13th century. Several characters in this epic bear the name Diallo, indicating its prevalence and importance within the Mandinka culture during that time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Diallo:
1. Bakari Diallo (c. 1670-1736), a prominent Mandinka leader and diplomat from Senegal who played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between France and the Jolof Empire.
2. Mamadou Diallo (1839-1898), a Mandinka warrior and resistance leader who fought against French colonial expansion in Guinea during the late 19th century.
3. Sidia Diallo (1879-1955), a Senegalese historian and writer who played a significant role in preserving and documenting the history and culture of the Mandinka people.
4. Abdoulaye Diallo (1913-1986), a renowned Malian writer, journalist, and activist who championed the cause of African unity and independence.
5. Mamadou Diallo (born 1965), a Guinean musician and percussionist known for his contributions to the West African music scene and for preserving the traditional rhythms and instruments of the Mandinka culture.
These individuals, along with countless others, have carried the name Diallo throughout history, reflecting its deep roots in the Mandinka culture and its association with bravery, leadership, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Diallo by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Diallo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Diallo
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Diallo: questions and answers
How popular is the name Diallo in the UK right now?
In 2003, Diallo was ranked #3467 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Diallo most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Diallo in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Diallo?
Of Malian origin, meaning "bold" or "wealthy prince".
How many people are called Diallo in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Diallo across the 1 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.