Unisex name · peaked 1994

Diarra

Every Diarra since 1971 — 432 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#13,651
among girls
Babies in 2025
6
named Diarra
Peak year
1994
26 babies
All-time total
432
since 1971

The story of Diarra

Diarra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,651 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1971, 432 American babies have been named Diarra — about 82% girls and 18% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1994, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Diarra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Diarra year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 6 #13,651
2024 10 #9,734
2023 6 #13,888
2022 7 #12,590
2021 8 #11,387
2020
2019 6 #14,261
2018 11 #9,338
2017 8 #11,947
2016
2015 6 #14,995
2014 7 #13,456
2013
2012
2011
2010 5 #17,744
2009 6 #15,773
2008 9 #11,862
2007 14 #8,653
2006 7 #13,981
2005 8 #12,142
2004 9 #10,929
2003 19 #6,134
2002 13 #7,955
2001 12 #8,337 5 #11,025
2000 16 #6,578
1995 11 #7,663
1990 11 #7,450
1985
1980
1975 6 #8,252 6 #4,969
1970
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Diarra in 2025?

Diarra ranked #13,651 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Diarra?

432 babies have been named Diarra in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Diarra most popular?

Diarra peaked in 1994, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Diarra a boy or girl name?

Diarra is used for both: about 82% of babies named Diarra have been girls and 18% boys.

Is the name Diarra rising or falling?

Diarra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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