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Daisa

die-EE-sah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Daisya or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Daisa since 1992

Babies named Daisa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71421200020102020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s101
2000s111
2010s12
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Daisa is a modern name that entered U.S. birth records in 1992, a time when inventive spellings and soft, feminine endings were gaining traction. It reached its peak popularity in 1997, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, making it a rare choice. The name's trajectory has been stable, with minimal fluctuation from year to year. Its origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a creative variant of Daisy or Daisya, reflecting a broader trend of respelling familiar names for a unique twist. Daisa has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, appearing sparsely across the country. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a pleasant sound, Daisa offers a distinctive option without a long historical burden.

Daisa first appeared in U.S. records in 1992. It may be a respelling of Daisya, a variant of Daisy, or a modern invention blending popular sounds. No clear etymological roots have been established outside of English-language naming trends.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dai, Isa

Variants: Daisia, Daisya

Sibling names for Daisa

Names that share Daisa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Kaia, Leila, Sienna, Nora

Brothers: Ethan, Liam, Noah, Aiden, Caleb

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Daisa mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It may be a variant of Daisya or Daisy, but no definitive meaning has been recorded.
How popular is the name Daisa?
Daisa has never ranked in the top 1,000 U.S. names. Its peak year in the data was 1997.
Is Daisa a boy or girl name?
Daisa is almost exclusively used for girls in U.S. records.