Dianara
A feminine name with Persian roots meaning "keeper of wisdom".
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Dianara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dianara today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dianara births was 2005 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dianara. 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 Dianara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
2005
13 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2008 SSA rank
#14,247
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Dianara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dianara from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 62 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dianara 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 Dianara during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dianara
The name Dianara is of Greek origin, derived from the combination of the Greek words "dia" meaning "through" or "across," and "nara," which may have its roots in the word "naros," meaning "flowing water" or "stream." This suggests that the name could be interpreted as "through the flowing water" or "across the stream."
The earliest recorded use of the name Dianara can be traced back to ancient Greek mythology, where it was sometimes used as an epithet for the goddess Artemis, who was associated with nature, hunting, and the moon. However, there are no known historical figures specifically named Dianara from this era.
As the name spread across different regions and cultures over time, it underwent various transformations and adaptations. In medieval Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, variations such as Dianora and Dianaira were occasionally used, although their popularity remained relatively limited.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Dianara was Dianara de Cardona (born around 1495), a Spanish noblewoman and the wife of Juan de Borja, Duke of Gandía. She was known for her involvement in various charitable and religious endeavors during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Dianara Hanukkah (1612-1688), a Jewish philosopher and scholar from the Ottoman Empire. She was renowned for her expertise in Jewish mysticism and her contributions to the study of the Kabbalah.
In the 19th century, Dianara Volokhova (1827-1891) was a Russian playwright and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social issues. Her play "The Nightingale's Song" was particularly well-received during her lifetime.
More recently, Dianara Ghizoni (1901-1978) was an Italian painter and sculptor known for her vibrant and avant-garde artwork. She was a prominent figure in the Futurist art movement and had several exhibitions showcasing her works throughout Europe.
Lastly, Dianara Safina (born 1986) is a former professional tennis player from Russia. She achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 1 in singles and won multiple Grand Slam titles, including the French Open in 2008.
While the name Dianara has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, its unique blend of Greek origins and various cultural influences has contributed to its enduring presence across different regions and time periods.
People
Dianara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dianara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dianara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dianara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dianara 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 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Dianara a common name?
We classify Dianara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dianara most popular?
The single biggest year for Dianara was 2005, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dianara is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dianara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dianara in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.