Earning a Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is a monumental achievement in an artist’s career, signifying over 10 million units sold for a single or album. This elite status has been attained by only a select few female artists, highlighting their exceptional impact on the music industry. In this article, we explore the female artists who have achieved the most RIAA Diamond certifications (songs+albums). From SZA, who has recently received her first Diamond certification with “Kill Bill,” to Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Katy Perry, who boast multiple Diamond-certified singles, these artists have not only topped the charts but have also left an indelible mark on music history.
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Daya — 1
Certifications: “Don’t Let Me Down”
Lizzo — 1
Certifications: “Truth Hurts”
Megan Thee Stallion — 1
Certifications: “WAP”
Hayley Williams — 1
Certifications: “Airplanes”
Carrie Underwood — 1
Certifications: “Before He Cheats”
Jessie J — 1
Certifications: “Bang Bang”
Carly Rae Jepsen — 1
Certifications: “Call Me Maybe”
Idina Menzel — 1
Certifications: “Let It Go”
Bebe Rexha — 1
Certifications: “Meant To Be”
Christina Perri — 1
Certifications: “A Thousand Years”
Dua Lipa — 1
Certifications: “Levitating”
Meghan Trainor — 1
Certifications: “All About That Bass”
Lorde — 1
Certifications: “Royals”
Miley Cyrus — 1
Certifications: “Party in the U.S.A.”
Halsey — 2
Certifications: “Without Me,” “Closer”
Kesha — 2
Certifications: “Tik-Tok,” “Timber”
Ariana Grande — 2
Certifications: “7 Rings”, “Bang Bang”
Beyoncé — 2
Certifications: “Halo,” “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
Billie Eilish — 2
Certifications: “Lovely,” “Bad Guy”
Alicia Keys — 2
Certifications: “No One,” “Empire State of Mind”
SZA — 3
Certifications: “Kill Bill,” “Snooze,” “Good Days”
Nicki Minaj — 3
Certifications: “Super Bass,” “Bang Bang,” “Starships”
Lady Gaga — 3
Certifications: “Bad Romance,” “Just Dance,” “Poker Face”
Taylor Swift — 3
Certifications: “1989”, “Fearless”, “Shake It Off”
Mariah Carey — 4
Certifications: “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” “Daydream,” “Music Box,” “Merry Christmas”
Cardi B — 4
Certifications: “Bodak Yellow,” “I Like It,” “WAP,” “Girls Like You”
Katy Perry — 7
Certifications: “Roar,” “Firework,” “Dark Horse,” “E.T.”, “Teenage Dream,” “Teenage Dream” (album), “California Gurls”
Rihanna — 8
Certifications: “Love the Way You Lie,” “Stay,” “Needed Me,” “We Found Love,” “Work,” “Umbrella,” “Diamonds,” “Love on the Brain”
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