UK girl's name
Dianna
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Diana, meaning "heavenly" or "divine".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dianna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Dianna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 5 births.
This profile covers 44 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 44 living people in the UK are called Dianna. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dianna ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 5 girls were registered as Dianna.
- • About 44 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dianna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
5 births
Estimated living
44
2026
Meaning
What does Dianna mean?
The name Dianna has its origins in the ancient Roman civilization. It is derived from the Latin name Diana, which was the name of the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. Diana was one of the most widely worshipped deities in ancient Rome, and her name was also associated with virginity, childbirth, and fertility.
The name Dianna is believed to have first appeared in written records during the classical Roman period, around the 1st century AD. It was commonly used as a feminine given name among Roman families, particularly those with ties to the cult of Diana or living in areas where the goddess was revered.
In the 4th century AD, with the rise of Christianity, the name Dianna fell out of favor for a period, as it was associated with pagan beliefs. However, it experienced a resurgence during the Renaissance era, when there was a renewed interest in classical literature and mythology.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dianna in history is from the 1st century AD, when a Roman woman named Dianna Plautilla was the wife of the Roman emperor Caracalla. Another notable figure was Dianna de Poitiers, a famous French Renaissance figure who lived from 1499 to 1566 and was the mistress of King Henry II of France.
In the 16th century, the Italian Renaissance painter Titian depicted the goddess Diana in several of his paintings, further popularizing the name. One famous painting from 1556 is titled "Diana and Actaeon," which depicts the mythological story of Diana punishing the hunter Actaeon for accidentally stumbling upon her while she was bathing.
In the 17th century, the English poet and playwright William Shakespeare used the name Dianna in his play "All's Well That Ends Well," which was written around 1603. The character Dianna was a young widow who played a significant role in the plot.
Another notable figure with the name Dianna was Dianna Russell, a British actress and author who lived from 1912 to 1986. She was known for her roles in films such as "The Citadel" and "The Prime Minister."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dianna over time
The chart below shows babies named Dianna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dianna, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dianna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dianna 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 | #5616 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4958 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #4598 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2932 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Dianna
- 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
Dianna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dianna in the UK right now?
In 2023, Dianna was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dianna most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 5 babies registered as Dianna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dianna?
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Diana, meaning "heavenly" or "divine".
How many people are called Dianna in the UK?
A total of 44 babies have been registered as Dianna across the 12 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.