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UK girl's name

Diora

A feminine name possibly derived from Adoria, meaning "gift of God".

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.

Diora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Diora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2000, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 21 births.

This profile covers 107 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2006 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 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 107 living people in the UK are called Diora. 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

  • Diora ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 21 girls were registered as Diora.
  • About 107 living people in the UK are estimated to have Diora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2000

2024

Births in 2024

14

Latest year

Peak year

2023

21 births

Estimated living

107

2026

Meaning

What does Diora mean?

The name Diora is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language of India, with roots dating back to around the 5th century BCE. The Sanskrit word "dior" meant "divine" or "celestial," suggesting that Diora may have been used as a name to signify someone with a divine or heavenly quality.

In its early days, the name Diora was likely used within Hindu and Buddhist communities of the Indian subcontinent. As these religious traditions spread across Asia, the name may have traveled with them, potentially influencing its use in other regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diora can be found in the ancient Hindu text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a minor character. This epic poem, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE, provides a glimpse into the antiquity of the name's usage.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Diora. One such figure was Diora of Chedi, a Indian princess who lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for her beauty and grace. Another was Diora Bahadur, a 16th-century warrior from the Rajput clan of Rajasthan, who was celebrated for his bravery and military prowess.

In the realm of literature, Diora Sundari was a prominent 9th-century Sanskrit poet and scholar from the Indian state of Bengal. Her works, which included poetry and philosophical treatises, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

Moving forward in time, Diora Kar was a 19th-century Bengali social reformer and educator who played a significant role in promoting women's education and advocating for the abolition of the practice of Sati (widow burning) in India. Her efforts left a lasting impact on the social fabric of the region.

Finally, in the 20th century, Diora Bailis was a renowned Russian-American ballerina who performed with the prestigious Ballets Russes company. Born in 1901, she was celebrated for her exceptional grace and artistry on stage, captivating audiences around the world until her retirement in the 1940s.

While these are just a few examples, the name Diora has certainly left its mark on various cultures and eras throughout history, carrying with it a sense of divinity, beauty, and excellence.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Diora over time

The chart below shows babies named Diora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 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 Diora, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 21 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Diora
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Decades

Diora by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Diora 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 #2063 71 5
2010s #4807 33 8
2000s #5061 3 1

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FAQ

Diora: questions and answers

How popular is the name Diora in the UK right now?

In 2024, Diora was ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.

When was Diora most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 21 babies registered as Diora in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Diora?

A feminine name possibly derived from Adoria, meaning "gift of God".

How many people are called Diora in the UK?

A total of 107 babies have been registered as Diora across the 14 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.