Diamond
2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ English / Greek ◈ 2 syllables
"Infrangible, Unbreakable"

From English / Greek

Diamond means unconquerable — from the Greek adamas (invincible), the same root that gives us adamant. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth. Diamonds are forever. Neil Diamond sang Sweet Caroline. A diamond in the rough is potential waiting to be polished. Seven letters of unconquerable beauty, geological pressure, and the most valuable stone on Earth.

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Diamond at a glance
MeaningInfrangible, Unbreakable
OriginEnglish / Greek
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1314
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Why parents love Diamond
  • Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth.
  • Diamonds are forever — the most famous advertising slogan.
  • Neil Diamond sang Sweet Caroline — a stadium anthem.
  • The meaning unconquerable is powerfully aspirational.
  • It works for any gender.
The vibe of Diamond
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Origin & history of Diamond
Greek adamas (unconquerable/invincible) Latin diamas English Diamond
1
English / Greek roots
Diamond comes from the Greek adamas meaning unconquerable. Diamonds are the hardest natural substance on Earth, formed under extreme pressure. Diamonds Are Forever is the most famous advertising slogan (De Beers, 1947) and a James Bond title. Neil Diamond sang Sweet Caroline. A diamond in the rough is potential waiting to be revealed.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: The word has been used since the 13th century; given-name usage is modern.
3
Today
Diamond remains a beloved choice, ranking #1314 in the US. 36,162 babies have been named Diamond since 1897.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Diamond?
1999 peak year
Diamond has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1314), with about 223 babies named Diamond each year. In 1999, 2,160 babies received the name (ranked #150). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 36,162.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,160 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #150)
223 Avg. per year
(last decade)
2,230 Total registrations
last 10 years
36,162 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,314) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Diamond
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Diamond's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — unconquerable leadership. People named Diamond tend to be hard, brilliant, and gifted at shining brightest under the most pressure.

Shines brightest under pressure
Unconquerable spirit
Hardest substance
Forever brilliance
Diamond-in-the-rough potential
D4
I9
A1
M4
O6
N5
D4
Sum: 33 → Life path 6
Personality of Diamond
❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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Numerology life path calculator

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