Dionta
A feminine name with origins tracing to Swahili, meaning "gift from God".
Name Census estimates that about 353 living Americans carry the first name Dionta. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dionta today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dionta births was 1990 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dionta. 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.
People living today
353
~ 1 in 970,975 Americans
Peak year
1990
27 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2018 SSA rank
#12,650
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Dionta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dionta from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 172 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dionta 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 Dionta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Diontas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dionta
The name Dionta is a unique and intriguing one, with origins that can be traced back to the ancient Greek language. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "dion," which means "divine" or "heavenly." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone with a divine or celestial connection.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are several references to deities and figures with names that bear a resemblance to Dionta. One such figure is Dione, the mother of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Dione was revered as a goddess of oracles and was often associated with the island of Delos, where she was believed to have given birth to her daughter.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dionta can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in a collection of ancient Greek texts known as the Corpus Hermeticum. In these texts, Dionta was mentioned as a name used by a group of scholars and philosophers who were part of the Hermetic tradition.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who have borne the name Dionta. One of the most famous was Dionta of Cydonia, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BCE. He was known for his teachings on ethics and virtue, and his writings were highly influential in the development of Stoic philosophy.
Another prominent figure with the name Dionta was a 6th century Byzantine scholar and historian. He authored several works on the history of the Byzantine Empire and was highly respected for his meticulous research and attention to detail.
In the 12th century, there was a Dionta who served as a high-ranking official in the court of the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. He was known for his diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and maintaining peace between the Empire and its neighbors.
During the Renaissance period, there was a Dionta who was a renowned painter and sculptor in Italy. His works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and can still be seen in some of the most famous museums and galleries in the country.
In more recent times, there was a Dionta who was a prominent civil rights activist in the United States during the 1960s. She was a passionate advocate for racial equality and played a crucial role in organizing protests and demonstrations that helped to bring about significant social and political change.
People
Dionta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dionta 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
Dionta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dionta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 353 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dionta 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 970,975 US residents.
Is Dionta a common name?
We classify Dionta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 364 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dionta most popular?
The single biggest year for Dionta was 1990, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dionta is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dionta a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dionta 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.
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.