Diani: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ee-ahn-ee
Origin: Tanzania
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
Meaning: Joyful

The name Diani is a girl's name with a rich and diverse history. Originating from the Swahili language, It means "joyful, and caring. " The name gained popularity globally, particularly with the rise of Diani Beach, a famous tourist destination in Kenya. Over time, the name has evolved to be associated with qualities of beauty and joy. It is a rare name in the US but holds significant cultural and geographical importance.

Diani Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Diani is currently #24220 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Diani is currently #13860 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Diani is currently #11813 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Diani is currently #6719 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Diani is currently #12208 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Diani is currently #6940 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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