Diane is a girl's name of French origin meaning “Divine; Latin origin meaning "godly", "sacred", or "heavenly".” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Di. As of 2026, Diane ranks #867 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #14 in 1955.
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dy-ANN
Phonetic spelling
Currently #867 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Diane means “Divine; Latin origin meaning "godly", "sacred", or "heavenly".” It is a girl's name of French origin.
Diane is pronounced dy-ANN.
Diane is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Diane currently ranks #867 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Diane include Di.
Middle names that pair well with Diane include Diane Marie, Diane Rose, Diane Lynn, Diane Kay.
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