Sibling names for Diana
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Diana usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Diana, whose busiest decade was the 1950s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Diana
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda | #1,527 | 915 | 1950s | |
| Susan | lily (from Susanna) | #1,091 | 1,099 | 1950s |
| Jacqueline | feminine of Jacques (James, Jacob) | #558 | 2,910 | 1960s |
| Valerie | to be strong, healthy | #127 | 9,993 | 1960s |
| Karen | Danish form of Catherine | #1,281 | 1,015 | 1950s |
| Paula | small (feminine of Paul) | #855 | 1,782 | 1950s |
| Kathleen | Irish form of Catherine | #1,156 | 1,162 | 1950s |
Brother names for Diana
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan | #191 | 10,204 | 1950s | |
| Steven | crown, wreath (form of Stephen) | #271 | 6,813 | 1950s |
| Ronnie | pet form of Ronald or Veronica | #1,067 | 1,057 | 1950s |
| Terry | from Thierry (Theodoric); or short for Terence, Theresa | #1,116 | 1,015 | 1950s |
| Kent | from the county of Kent | #1,659 | 553 | 1960s |
| Michael | 'who is like God?' | #21 | 42,798 | 1950s |
| Johnny | pet form of John ('God is gracious') | #458 | 3,605 | 1950s |
| Randall | from Randolph: shield wolf | #1,506 | 692 | 1950s |
Diana's era
Diana ranked #244 for girls in 2025, against #296 in 2015. Its best year was 1946, at #42. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Diana included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Diana
These names follow Diana's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Diana. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Diana's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Diana's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Diana or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Diana itself are excluded.