Girl · #15,404 in 2026

Diasia

In Greek mythology, Meilichios was an archaic chthonic daimon honored in Athens. Meilichios was later worshipped with the epithet of Zeus, as Zeus Meilichius or Meilichios. The Attic Diasia festival was dedicated to Zeus Meilichios.

Current Rank
#15,404
Peak Rank
#5,799 (1998)
Total Babies
178
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1991
First Year
2008
Last Year
1998
Peak Year
#5799
Peak Rank
178
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Diasia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In Greek mythology, Meilichios was an archaic chthonic daimon honored in Athens. Meilichios was later worshipped with the epithet of Zeus, as Zeus Meilichius or Meilichios. The Attic Diasia festival was dedicated to Zeus Meilichios.

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The Story of Diasia

Diasia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 17 Diasias were born — ranking #5,799 that year. As of 2026, Diasia ranks #15,404 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 178 Diasias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Diasia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Diasia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Diasia

What does the name Diasia mean?
In Greek mythology, Meilichios was an archaic chthonic daimon honored in Athens. Meilichios was later worshipped with the epithet of Zeus, as Zeus Meilichius or Meilichios. The Attic Diasia festival was dedicated to Zeus Meilichios.
How popular is Diasia in 2026?
In 2026, Diasia ranks #15,404 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Diasia most popular?
Diasia reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #5,799 that year with 17 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Diasia most popular?
Diasia has historically been most popular in New Jersey, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Diasia.
Is Diasia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Diasia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Diasia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Diasia include Jewelle, Tyshawna, Arionne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Diasia

Diasia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 178 births in the dataset. Diasia's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #5,799. Use the chart and map above to compare Diasia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.