Diani Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdee-AH-nee / /diˈɑːni/Swahili; Hebrew; English
Meaning
Swahili: 'heavenly'; Hebrew: 'God is my judge'; English: variant of Diana
Historical & Cultural Background
In Swahili, Diani is associated with beauty and the sky, often linked to the coastal region of Diani Beach in Kenya. The Hebrew origin connects to the biblical name Daniel, emphasizing a divine judgment aspect. In English, Diani is a modern variant of Diana, which has roots in Roman mythology, where Diana was the goddess of the hunt and moon.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Diana
- Dani
- Dany
- Diane
International Variants
- Diana (Spanish)
- Diane (French)
- Diana (Italian)
Famous people named Diani
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Fictional characters named Diani
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Diani was first seen in the United States in 1993. Diani has ranked as high as #1335 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Diani has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Diani
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |