Diara
- US rank
- #4,878
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,694 in 2024
27 babies were named Diara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,447 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Diara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 59,524 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Diara, 27 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Diara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDiara first shows up in US birth records in 1981, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 44 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,694.
- Then vs nowDiara is 2.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 120,482 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 59,524.
- TrendDiara has climbed 1,447 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,878. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Diara
Diara is a girl name of African and Latin origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Diara for girls from 1981 to 2025, in 45 of those 45 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,694 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,878, with 27 babies.
Origin:African namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.8 | 207,373 girls |
| 1990s | 12 | 85,690 girls |
| 2000s | 13 | 76,982 girls |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 144,300 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 63,158 girls |
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Questions about the name Diara
What is the origin of the name Diara?
Diara has African, Latin roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Diara a boy or girl name?
Diara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Diara?
Diara ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,694).