Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Damiano

Damiano

♂ Boy

Pronounced dah-mee-AH-noh /ˌdɑ.miˈɑ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Damian — from Greek damao, 'to tame, subdue' (linked to the goddess Damia, of fertility)Medium

In 30 seconds: To tame, gently: Damiano is the Italian Damian — 'to tame, subdue'. Melodic, classic, and warm (singer Damiano David).
💕 Browse more names
Origin HighGreek, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Damian — from Greek damao, 'to tame, subdue' (linked to the goddess Damia, of fertility)
U.S. rank (2025)#4156 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 550

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519162025

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

Damiano is the Italian form of Damian — from Greek damao, 'to tame, subdue' (linked to the goddess Damia; St Damian, the healer-saint). A melodic, classic name across Italy (singer Damiano David).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, to-tame at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Damian comes from Greek damao, 'to tame, subdue' (St Damian, a healer) — Damiano is its melodic Italian form (Maneskin's Damiano David).
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Damiano — etymology

Variations

DamianDamienDamiao

Nicknames

Dami

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Damiano…

Damian— the English form
Damien— the French form
Emiliano— a fellow -ano Italian name
Luciano— another -ano Italian classic

Explore names like Damiano

By themegreekitaliansaint
By meaningGod / Divine

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Damiano mean?

Damiano is the Italian Damian — Greek 'to tame, subdue'.

How do you pronounce Damiano?

It's said dah-mee-AH-noh /ˌdɑ.miˈɑ.noʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Damiano a boy or girl name?

Damiano is a boy's name.

How popular is Damiano?

Damiano is a rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia