Daya
Girl nameDaya has been given to 935 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 2018.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
935
Peak year
2018 (52 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1964
10-year trend
▲ +21%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Daya — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Daya.
FAQ
How popular is the name Daya?
Daya has been given to 935 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Daya peak?
Daya peaked in 2018, when 52 babies were given the name.
Is Daya a girl or boy name?
Daya is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Daya are girls).
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