Baby Name Popularity Profile

Dayana

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Dayana.

✦ Divine, heavenly, or day 🌍 Latin, Slavic, Persian mythological traditional
National Rank (2025) #716
All-Time Peak Rank #412 Achieved 2008
Total U.S. Births 15,598 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1970 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 777 births in 2008
💡 The Dayana Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Divine, heavenly, or day
Language Origin Latin, Slavic, Persian
Origin Type multiple
Dayana has multiple proposed origins, including a Latin root related to Diana meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly', Slavic roots meaning 'day', and Persian associations with 'gold'.
Common Nicknames
Daya Ana Dee
Alternative Spellings
Dajana Dayanna
Pronunciation: dah-YAH-nah
Themes & Categories
mythological traditional
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Dayana

According to SSA data, Dayana achieved its highest historical rank of #412 in 2008. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2008 with 777 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 24.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 56 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Dayana across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift -24.9% Decline
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 777 births in 2008
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 8 yrs
Registry Streak 56 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 93
1980s: 321
1990s: 1,427
2000s: 4,830
2010s: 5,759
2020s: 3,168

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Da-y-na
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, California, Texas, Florida
States with Data 40
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada Unranked 157 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #702 469 2007 Insufficient historical volume
California #596 3,615 2008 34.1% Decline
Texas #585 2,467 2011 32.5% Decline
Florida #557 954 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #563 366 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #820 263 2004 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #865 541 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #567 516 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #492 410 2009 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #584 474 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #596 246 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New York #800 1,056 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #680 644 2009 57.6% Decline
Tennessee #572 210 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #734 73 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #562 109 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #655 71 2010 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #574 97 2018 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 28 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #747 146 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 43 2014 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 31 2006 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #698 133 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 54 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 55 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 10 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 51 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #853 83 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #721 76 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #1444 187 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1054 150 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 55 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 55 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky Unranked 43 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan Unranked 89 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 30 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 35 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 15 2008 Insufficient historical volume

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