Dayna
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Dayna
Dayna is a feminine name with Slavic origins, derived from the name Dana, ultimately connected to the Hebrew name 'Daniel' meaning 'God is my judge.' It gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as parents sought fresh alternatives to the more common Diana or Dana. The name carries a modern, sleek quality while maintaining feminine appeal. Dayna is sometimes spelled Daina or Deyna in different cultural contexts. Though never reaching top-tier popularity, Dayna maintained a steady presence in naming records and is appreciated for its simple yet distinctive sound pattern and easy pronunciation across different languages.
Dayna is also given to boys.
Pronounced DAY-nuh.
As of October 2026, Dayna ranked #9172 for boys in US births in 1995 and #6604 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3782 for boys in 1973 and #543 for girls in 1982.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,978 | 57 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,546 | 44 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #3,389 | 47 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,936 | 38 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,018 | 54 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #3,942 | 37 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,698 | 40 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,643 | 29 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,933 | 27 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #4,779 | 28 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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