Dayna
Girl nameDayna has been given to 14,547 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It peaked in 1987.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
14,547
Peak year
1987 (368 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1937
10-year trend
▼ -61%
Gender split
99% girls / 1% boys
Rank through the decades
Dayna's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1975 | #694 |
| 2000 | #963 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dayna — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dayna.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dayna?
Dayna has been given to 14,547 babies in the U.S. since 1937. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dayna peak?
Dayna peaked in 1987, when 368 babies were given the name.
Is Dayna a girl or boy name?
Dayna is primarily a girl name (99% of babies named Dayna are girls).
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