Dyanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dyanna is a modern American name derived from the Latin name Diana, which means divine or heavenly. Its evolution includes historical forms like Diane and a contemporary adaptation as Dyanna. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is viewed positively as a unique and elegant name. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dyanna"
Pronunciation
/daɪˈænə/
Origin
American
Etymology
Dyanna is a modern variation of the name Diana, which has roots in Roman mythology as the goddess of the moon and hunting.
Meaning
divine, heavenly
Language Evolution
Diana (Latin), Diane (French), Dyanna (modern variation)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.
Variants & Derivatives
Diana, Diane, Dany, Di
Modern Popularity & Image
Dyanna is often perceived as a unique and feminine name, associated with elegance and strength.
Famous People
Dyanna Lauren (adult film actress), Dyanna Williams (radio personality and television producer)
📊 Dyanna Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Dyanna Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 48 peak births in 2005
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dyanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dyanna"
"Dyanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6436th of 9204 | 24 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3568th of 12526 | 216 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3546th of 19264 | 291 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3626th of 27321 | 433 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3924th of 35406 | 574 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7610th of 30306 | 177 |
Regional Popularity of "Dyanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dyanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
73.54% 2974th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
46.34% 2927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
93.37% 4278th/4582 |
69.33% 3580th/5164 |
53.23% 3893rd/7313 |
37.77% 2819th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
91.92% 6271st/6822 |
75.94% 4766th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dyanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dyanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Dyanna" in the United States
The name Dyanna is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dyanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dyanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6436th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3568th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3546th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3626th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3924th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7610th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dyanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.