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Diarra

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Pronounced jee-AR-ah /dʒiˈɑr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Mandinka/Bambara (West African) name/surname, variously glossed 'a gift' and 'a lion' (a clan name); sources vary, so routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A gift; a lion: Diarra is a West African name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'jee-AR-ah').
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Origin LowWest African, Mandinka
MeaningA Mandinka/Bambara (West African) name/surname, variously glossed 'a gift' and 'a lion' (a clan name); sources vary, so routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#9698 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 348

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419722024

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

Diarra comes from the Mandinka/Bambara (West Africa), variously glossed 'a gift' and 'a lion' (a clan name; sources vary, so routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'jee-AR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, a-gift-and-a-lion at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Diarra is a Mandinka/Bambara (West African) name/surname, variously 'a gift' and 'a lion' — a lyrical, storied name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'jee-AR-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Diarra — Mandinka/Bambara; routes uncertain

Variations

DiaraJarraDiarrah

Nicknames

Dia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diarra mean?

Diarra is a Mandinka/Bambara name/surname, variously 'a gift' and 'a lion'; sources vary, so we note it.

How do you pronounce Diarra?

It's said jee-AR-ah /dʒiˈɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Diarra a boy or girl name?

Diarra is a girl's name here (it is also used for boys).

How popular is Diarra?

Diarra is a very rare name in the U.S.

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