Diamond

Diamond: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “diamond gemstone”
Origin: English
Say it: DYE-mənd · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls (93% of all uses)

Word name from the gemstone, ultimately from Greek adamas 'unconquerable'. Used as a modern given name in English.

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How popular is Diamond?

202456.0 per million US babies

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Babies named Diamond in 2024185

2024 rank#1,611 girls

Peak year1999

Total US babies since 188036,162

Diamond is fading: recent use is about 52% of its level ten years before.

Names like Diamond

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Lilylily flower · English
Scarlettscarlet, bright red · English

Diamond questions

What does the name Diamond mean?

Diamond means "diamond gemstone". It comes from English. Word name from the gemstone, ultimately from Greek adamas 'unconquerable'. Used as a modern given name in English.

Is Diamond a boy or girl name?

Diamond is mainly a girl's name in US records (93% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Diamond?

185 US babies were named Diamond in 2024. Its peak year was 1999.

How do you pronounce Diamond?

Diamond is usually pronounced DYE-mənd.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.