Diamonta
A feminine name of invented origin suggesting diamonds or brilliance.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Diamonta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Diamonta today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Diamonta births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Diamonta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Diamonta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#9,189
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Diamonta: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Diamonta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Diamonta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Diamonta
The name Diamonta is thought to have originated from the ancient Mesopotamian language of Akkadian, which was spoken in the region of modern-day Iraq and Syria around 2500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Akkadian words "dia" meaning "divine" and "monta" meaning "jewel" or "gem", suggesting the name's meaning is something akin to "divine gem" or "heavenly jewel".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diamonta can be found in cuneiform tablets from the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, dating back to approximately 2100 BCE. These tablets mention a high priestess named Diamonta who served in the temple of the moon god Nanna.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named Diamonta, who was associated with the protection of jewelers and gemstone miners. She is sometimes depicted holding a gemstone or wearing a headdress adorned with precious stones.
During the Byzantine era, there was a notable philosopher and mathematician named Diamonta of Alexandria, who lived in the 5th century CE. She is credited with developing innovative methods for calculating the volume of irregular solids and contributed significantly to the field of geometry.
In the 11th century, Diamonta of Verona was a renowned Italian painter and illuminator of manuscripts. Her intricate and vibrant illuminations can be found in several religious texts and codices from that period, showcasing her exceptional talent and attention to detail.
Another historical figure with the name Diamonta was a 14th-century Welsh noblewoman, Diamonta ap Rhys, who played a significant role in the Welsh Wars of Independence against the English. She is celebrated for her bravery and leadership in defending her homeland.
Throughout history, the name Diamonta has been associated with qualities such as divinity, beauty, and precious gemstones, reflecting its ancient Mesopotamian roots and enduring cultural significance across various civilizations.
People
Diamonta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Diamonta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Diamonta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Diamonta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Diamonta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Diamonta a common name?
We classify Diamonta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Diamonta most popular?
The single biggest year for Diamonta was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Diamonta is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Diamonta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Diamonta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Diamonta in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Diamonta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Diamonta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Diamonta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Diamonta?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Diamonta, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.