Diem

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Diem Pronunciation

Diem is pronounced DEE-em /ˈdi.ɛm/Medium

Meaning: From Latin diem, 'a day' (famous in carpe diem, 'seize the day'); also a Vietnamese name/surname (Diem, variously 'beautiful; graceful'); a word-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Day (carpe diem): Diem is Latin (and Vietnamese). Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'DEE-em').

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Origin LowLatin, Vietnamese

MeaningFrom Latin diem, 'a day' (famous in carpe diem, 'seize the day'); also a Vietnamese name/surname (Diem, variously 'beautiful; graceful'); a word-name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7309 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 710

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Diem comes from Latin diem, 'a day' (famous in carpe diem, 'seize the day'); it is also a Vietnamese name/surname (variously 'beautiful; graceful'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern word-name (said 'DEE-em').

In the U.S. it appears across Vietnamese and word-name-loving families. Rare, a-day (seize-the-day) at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Diem means 'a day' in Latin — famous in carpe diem, 'seize the day' — and is also a Vietnamese name (variously 'beautiful; graceful') — a crisp, modern word-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEE-em').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Diem — word-name; routes layered

Variations

DiamYem

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Latin Word-name Vietnamese

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Diem?

Diem is pronounced DEE-em (/ˈdi.ɛm/). Press play above to hear Diem said aloud.

How do you say Diem?

Diem is said DEE-em (/ˈdi.ɛm/). Press play above to hear Diem said aloud.

What does the name Diem mean?

Diem is Latin for 'a day' (carpe diem, 'seize the day') and a Vietnamese name; the routes are layered.

Is Diem a boy or girl name?

Diem is used here as a girl's name; in Vietnamese it is used for both.

How popular is Diem?

Diem is a rare name in the U.S.