Boy · #12,153 in 2026

Dionta

Name: Popularity of the name Dionta in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dionta, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,153

Peak Rank

#2,488 (1990)

Total Babies

364

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1976

First Year

2018

Last Year

1990

Peak Year

#2488

Peak Rank

364

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dionta

Dionta first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 27 Diontas were born — ranking #2,488 that year. As of 2026, Dionta ranks #12,153 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 364 Diontas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dionta

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

Dient
Deanda
Dnt
Denta
Deity
Deanna
Deana
Dionna
Diente
Dionaea
Dna
Dmt

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dionta

What does the name Dionta mean?

Dionta is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dionta in 2026?

In 2026, Dionta ranks #12,153 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Dionta most popular?

Dionta reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #2,488 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dionta most popular?

Dionta has historically been most popular in Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dionta.

Is Dionta a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dionta is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dionta?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dionta include Johnell, Terrelle, Dmario. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dionta

Dionta is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 364 births in the dataset. Dionta's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #2,488. Use the chart and map above to compare Dionta'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.