Girl · #6,538 in 2026

Dayna

Dayna is a given name. Among languages that use this name is Latvian, in which it broadly means 'a collection of the best and most beautiful. For example, 'The Daina of music.' In contemporary adaptations of the name variations of the spelling of the name include "Dayna" or "Dana". As with most names ending in 'a', it is a name associated with the feminine.

Current Rank
#6,538
Peak Rank
#543 (1988)
Total Babies
14K
5-Yr Trend
-44%
1937
First Year
2026
Last Year
1988
Peak Year
#543
Peak Rank
14K
Total Count
88
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dayna

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Dayna is a given name. Among languages that use this name is Latvian, in which it broadly means 'a collection of the best and most beautiful. For example, 'The Daina of music.' In contemporary adaptations of the name variations of the spelling of the name include "Dayna" or "Dana". As with most names ending in 'a', it is a name associated with the feminine.

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The Story of Dayna

Dayna first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 361 Daynas were born — ranking #570 that year. As of 2026, Dayna ranks #6,538 for baby girls with 17 births, falling sharply (-44%). In total, more than 14K Daynas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dayna

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dayna is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dayna

What does the name Dayna mean?
Dayna is a given name. Among languages that use this name is Latvian, in which it broadly means 'a collection of the best and most beautiful. For example, 'The Daina of music.' In contemporary adaptations of the name variations of the spelling of the name include "Dayna" or "Dana". As with most names ending in 'a', it is a name associated with the feminine.
How popular is Dayna in 2026?
In 2026, Dayna ranks #6,538 among girls' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Dayna most popular?
Dayna reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #543 that year with 361 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dayna most popular?
Dayna has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Michigan, Maine. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dayna.
Is Dayna a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dayna is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dayna?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dayna include Lue, Charline, Vernell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dayna

Dayna is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 14K births in the dataset. Dayna's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #543. Use the chart and map above to compare Dayna's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.