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Dionna

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Pronounced dee-AHN-ah /diˈɑːn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Dion/Dionne, rooted in the Greek Dionysos/Dione — echoing Dione, a Titaness and, in some myths, the mother of Aphrodite. Flowing and classic; we note the myth honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing name: Dionna echoes Dione, mother of Aphrodite (said 'dee-AHN-ah'). Classic and graceful.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA form of Dion/Dionne, rooted in the Greek Dionysos/Dione — echoing Dione, a Titaness and, in some myths, the mother of Aphrodite. Flowing and classic; we note the myth honestly.
U.S. rank (2023)#7344 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,767

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419512023

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

Dionna draws on Dion/Dionne, from the Greek Dionysos/Dione, echoing the goddess Dione. Graceful and rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'dee-AHN-ah').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, flowing, and classic.

Did you know? Dionna is a form of Dion/Dionne, tied to the Greek Dione — a Titaness said in some myths to be the mother of Aphrodite, which we note honestly. Flowing and classic (said 'dee-AHN-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Dionna — Dion/Dionne; Greek Dione (Aphrodite's mother)

Variations

DioneDionneDeonna

Nicknames

DeeDion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dionna mean?

Dionna is a form of Dion/Dionne, from the Greek Dione, echoing the goddess said to be Aphrodite's mother, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dionna?

It's said dee-AHN-ah /diˈɑːn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dionna a boy or girl name?

Dionna is a girl's name.

How popular is Dionna?

Dionna is a rare name in the U.S.

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