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Diallo

♂ Boy

Pronounced jah-LOH /dʒɑˈloʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Fula (Fulani) name/surname Diallo, often taken as 'bold; daring' — one of the great Fulani clan names of West Africa; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bold; daring: Diallo is a Fulani name. Crisp, cultural, and warm (said 'jah-LOH').
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Origin LowFula
MeaningFrom the Fula (Fulani) name/surname Diallo, often taken as 'bold; daring' — one of the great Fulani clan names of West Africa; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6910 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 796

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219712024

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

Diallo comes from the Fula (Fulani) name/surname Diallo, often taken as 'bold; daring' — one of the four great Fulani clan names of West Africa (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name (said 'jah-LOH').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare as a first name, bold-and-daring at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Diallo is one of the great Fulani clan names of West Africa, often taken as 'bold; daring' — a crisp, cultural name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jah-LOH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Diallo — Fulani; routes layered

Variations

JallowDialo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diallo mean?

Diallo is a Fulani name/clan name, often taken as 'bold; daring'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Diallo?

It's said jah-LOH /dʒɑˈloʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Diallo a boy or girl name?

Diallo is a boy's name.

How popular is Diallo?

Diallo is a rare name in the U.S.

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