Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Dayana
GirlSpanish, Latin· “form of Diana; divine”
- Meaning
- form of Diana; divine
- Origin
- Spanish, Latin
- Pronunciation
- dah-YAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #716
- US babies 2025
- 392
- Best rank
- #412 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Dayana
Dayana is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “form of Diana; divine”.
Dayana is a Spanish-language spelling of Diana, the name of the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting and the wilderness. Diana is usually connected with an old Latin root meaning "divine" or "heavenly", related to the word for day. The spelling Dayana reflects the pronunciation of Diana in Spanish, and it is especially common in Latin America. The name has an elegant, melodic sound, with the stress on the middle syllable. Daya and Yana are possible nicknames. It suits families who like classical names with a Latin flair.
Popularity over time
Dayana first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 28 different years, starting in 1994. Its best national rank was #412 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 777 babies. In 2025, 392 babies were named Dayana, and it ranked #716 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,780 in 1980, #883 in 2000, #484 in 2010, and #716 in 2025. Of the 15,598 US girls named Dayana since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 4,830 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Haylie, Lilian, Allisson, Abril, and Sarai.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dayana ranked highest in Virginia, Florida, and Oklahoma.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Dayana is usually pronounced dah-YAH-nuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Dayana
A few middle names that flow with Dayana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dayana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dayana mean?
Dayana is a Spanish and Latin name that is usually said to mean “form of Diana; divine”.
What is the origin of the name Dayana?
Dayana has Spanish and Latin roots. Dayana is a Spanish-language spelling of Diana, the name of the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting and the wilderness.
Is Dayana a popular name?
Yes. Dayana ranked #716 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Dayana a boy or girl name?
Dayana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Dayana?
Dayana is usually pronounced dah-YAH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings