Damiana

“a wild flower” — Associated with the damiana plant

Mexico origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#13831US 2023

6Births / yr

↓Falling

674All-time births

📅 Since 191500

How to pronounce Damiana

DAM·EE·un·AH

/ˈdæm.ˈiː.ən.ˈɑ/ · stress on DAM · 4 syllables

“a wild flower”

Associated with the damiana plant · Mexico origin

What does Damiana mean and where does it come from?

Damiana is derived from the Latin 'Darmiana' and is believed to be associated with the damiana plant, known scientifically as Turnera diffusa. This plant is native to Mexico and parts of South America and is often associated with traditional medicine and aphrodisiac properties. The name gained popul

Cultural significance

Damiana has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Mexico-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a wild flower.

Peak popularity

Reached #3273 in 1930 — currently #13831 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Damiana?

Damiana works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Damiana Grace

How popular is Damiana right now?

Falling — down 4724 spots — currently #13831 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1915–2023#13831 · Top 10%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#13831	6	▼ down 4724 · -45% births
2021	#9107	11	▲ up 431 · +10% births
2020	#9538	10	▼ down 1057 · -23% births
2015	#8481	13	▼ down 183 · -7% births
2010	#8298	14	▼ down 2274 · -30% births
2005	#6024	20	▼ down 854 · -9% births
2000	#5170	22	▲ up 563 · +38% births
1995	#5733	16	▲ up 1659 · +45% births
1990	#7392	11	▲ up 1078 · +57% births
1985	#8470	7	▼ down 2471 · -36% births
1980	#5999	11	▼ down 863 · +10% births
1970	#5136	10	▼ down 576 · +100% births
1935	#4560	5	▼ down 1287 · -44% births
1930	#3273	9	▲ up 1462 · +50% births
1925	#4735	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Damiana

Best Year1930Rank #3273

Peak Count22

Average Rank#6905

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1915 - 202316 years

The story of Damiana

Damiana entered American naming records in 1915 and has been in use for over 109 years. With 674 total births recorded, Damiana remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4729 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #13831 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Damiana in 1930:

Mary Betty Dorothy Helen Margaret

Damiana by decade

Damiana peaked in the 1930s. See all 1930s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	11
1920s	27
1930s	14
1960s	5
1970s	57
1980s	64
1990s	131
2000s ★	229
2010s	126
2020s	10

💎Damiana has only 674 total recorded births since 1915 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Damiana?

Common

DamDamieDamyAna

What names sound and feel like Damiana?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Damiana also consider these

American · From the valley

Dayiana

Arabic · gift from God

Dariana

USA · Spanish

Damjana

Hebrew · A Hebrew name

Daniana

Spanish · Hebrew

Dahiana

American · A variant of

How is Damiana written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Damiana?

Damianos ANCIENT GREEK Damianus ANCIENT GREEK Damyan BULGARIAN Damjan CROATIAN Damiaan DUTCH Damian DUTCH Damian ENGLISH Damion ENGLISH Damon ENGLISH Damien FRENCH Damon GREEK MYTHOLOGY Damiano ITALIAN Damjan MACEDONIAN Damian POLISH Demyan RUSSIAN Damjan SERBIAN Damijan SLOVENE Damjan SLOVENE Demyan UKRAINIAN

Common questions about the name Damiana

What does the name Damiana mean?

Damiana means "a wild flower" — a name rooted in Mexico tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Damiana?

Damiana is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Damiana?

Damiana originates from Mexico tradition. Mexico names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Damiana?

Damiana is a four-syllable name pronounced D AE1 M IY1 AH0 N AA1. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Damiana?

Damiana pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Mexico heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.