Dayani
2025 SSA
About Dayani
Dayani is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Sanskrit, it relates to 'dayā' meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy,' suggesting someone who is kind-hearted. The name also appears in Cuban and broader Latin American usage, possibly derived from a combination of common name elements or as a variant of Diana. In Sri Lankan context, it may relate to Sinhalese naming traditions. Dayani has a melodic quality with its three syllables and flowing vowel sounds, creating a name that's distinctive yet easy to pronounce across different languages. The beginning element 'day' gives it a bright, positive association in English-speaking contexts. While not among the most common names, Dayani has gained modest recognition internationally, particularly in multicultural communities.
Pronounced dah-YAH-nee.
As of October 2026, Dayani ranked #3846 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2640 in 2008.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,123 | 36 | 20.2 |
| 2015 | #3,097 | 54 | 30.3 |
| 2016 | #4,448 | 32 | 18.1 |
| 2017 | #4,016 | 37 | 21.4 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,298 | 33 | 20.6 |
| 2024 | #3,698 | 41 | 25.3 |
| 2025 | #3,846 | 38 | 23.6 |
Dayani on lists
Dayani in pop culture
- Dayani
character in the Netflix TV series "Inbestigators"