Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Diyala

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

Current Rank

#15,678

Peak Rank

#14,823 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2011

First Year

2018

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#14823

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Diyala

Diyala first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2011, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 6 Diyalas were born — ranking #14,823 that year. As of 2026, Diyala ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Diyalas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Diyala

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Diyala

What does the name Diyala mean?

Diyala is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2011. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Diyala in 2026?

In 2026, Diyala ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Diyala most popular?

Diyala reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #14,823 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Diyala a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Diyala?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Diyala include Indrani, Adree, Alely. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Diyala

Diyala is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2011 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Diyala's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #14,823. Use the chart and map above to compare Diyala'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.