UK girl's name
Diba
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "bright" or "glowing".
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.
Diba is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Diba popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 4 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2004 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Diba. 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
- • Diba ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 4 girls were registered as Diba.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Diba as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
4 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Diba mean?
The name Diba is believed to have its roots in the Persian language, with origins dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Persian word "diba," which means "silk" or "brocade," referring to the luxurious fabric that was highly valued in ancient Persia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diba can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th and early 11th centuries. In this epic, Diba appears as a character, suggesting that the name was already in use during that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Diba. One prominent example is Diba Arzhang, an Iranian princess and daughter of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. She was born in 1970 and played a significant role in preserving Iran's cultural heritage and promoting education.
Another historical figure bearing the name Diba is Diba Siddiqi, an Afghan writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. She was a prominent voice advocating for women's rights and education in Afghanistan, and her works addressed themes of social justice and empowerment.
In ancient Indian texts, the name Diba appears in various forms, such as Diba or Diwa, often associated with the concept of light or illumination. One notable example is the 16th-century Indian poet and mystic, Diba Bairav, whose spiritual compositions and teachings were widely revered.
Moving further back in time, the name Diba has been traced to ancient Mesopotamian civilizations, where it was believed to be associated with deities or celestial beings. This connection to the heavens and celestial realm may have contributed to the name's enduring significance and reverence across various cultures.
Other notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Diba include Diba Kasravi, an Iranian scholar and historian who lived in the early 20th century, and Diba Soomro, a Pakistani-American artist and activist who has gained recognition for her work promoting cultural understanding and social justice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Diba over time
The chart below shows babies named Diba registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 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 Diba, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Diba by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Diba 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 | #5749 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5771 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4767 | 10 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Diba
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- 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
Diba: questions and answers
How popular is the name Diba in the UK right now?
In 2024, Diba was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Diba most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 4 babies registered as Diba in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Diba?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "bright" or "glowing".
How many people are called Diba in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Diba across the 8 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.