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Damiana

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Pronounced dam-ee-AH-nuh /dæm.iˈɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Damiana is the feminine of Damian, from Greek damao, 'to tame, to subdue'. Saints Cosmas and Damian were early Christian physicians. Damiana is also the common name of a shrub used in traditional herbal medicine — a coincidence of names that we note honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A flowing feminine of Damian, from Greek 'to tame' (said 'dam-ee-AH-nuh'). It is also the name of a herb, which we note.
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Origin MediumGreek, Latin
MeaningDamiana is the feminine of Damian, from Greek damao, 'to tame, to subdue'. Saints Cosmas and Damian were early Christian physicians. Damiana is also the common name of a shrub used in traditional herbal medicine — a coincidence of names that we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#15779 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 698

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619152024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Damiana is the feminine of Damian, from Greek damao, 'to tame, to subdue'. Saint Damian, with his twin Cosmas, was venerated across the medieval world as a healer. In Italian and Spanish naming Damiana has long service. It happens also to be the name of a herb, and we note that plainly (said 'dam-ee-AH-nuh').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely for girls. Flowing, saint-linked, and uncommon.

Did you know? Damian was one of the twin physician saints, Cosmas and Damian, who are said to have treated the poor for free. Damiana is the feminine form — and, separately, the name of a shrub used in herbal medicine, which we note.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Damiana — Feminine of Damian; Greek damao, 'to tame'; herb name noted

Variations

DamianeDamiannaDamia

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Damiana mean?

Damiana is the feminine of Damian, from Greek damao, 'to tame, to subdue'. It is also the name of a herb, which we note.

How do you pronounce Damiana?

It's said dam-ee-AH-nuh /dæm.iˈɑː.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Damiana a boy or girl name?

Damiana is a girl's name; Damian is the masculine form.

How popular is Damiana?

Damiana is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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