Diba

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Pronounced DEE-buh /ˈdiː.bɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Diba (also written Dibaj), 'silk; fine brocade' — a name evoking softness and luxury. A gentle, poetic Persian pick.Medium

In 30 seconds: A soft Persian name: Diba means 'silk; fine brocade' (said 'DEE-buh'). Smooth, poetic, and rare.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian Diba (also written Dibaj), 'silk; fine brocade' — a name evoking softness and luxury. A gentle, poetic Persian pick.

U.S. rank (2024)#11326 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Diba (also Dibaj) is a Persian name meaning 'silk; fine brocade,' long tied to poetry and imagery of richness. It reads as a smooth, gentle pick, rare in the U.S. and warmly Persian at heart (said 'DEE-buh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Persian families. Rare, silky, and elegant.

Did you know? Diba comes from the Persian for 'silk' or 'fine brocade' — a name that carries a sense of softness and quiet luxury (said 'DEE-buh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Diba — Persian 'silk; brocade'

Variations

DibahDeebaDibaj

Nicknames

DeeDibi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Diba mean?

Diba is Persian for 'silk; fine brocade' — a name evoking softness and quiet luxury.

How do you pronounce Diba?

It's said DEE-buh /ˈdiː.bɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Diba a boy or girl name?

Diba is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Diba?

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