Rising since 2007, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Daiya since 1999
Babies named Daiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Daiya is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1999. Its origin is uncertain, but it likely represents a Japanese coinage. From a statistical perspective, Daiya shows a clear upward trajectory: after being nearly nonexistent for its first decade, it has been steadily rising since 2007. In the most recent data (2025), it ranked 7,133, with a 1-in-107,151 occurrence rate among girls. The name's peak popularity so far occurred in 2024, suggesting continued growth. Despite its Japanese possible roots, Daiya has not been recorded in the top states, indicating a widely scattered, low-frequency use. This pattern, combined with its increasing trend and recent peak, marks Daiya as an emerging choice for parents seeking a name that is both modern and culturally specific.
Daiya is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern Japanese coinage combining the elements dai (great, big) and ya (night), though this interpretation is unconfirmed. The name appears to have been first recorded in the United States in 1999 and has seen a gradual rise in use, particularly for girls.
Sibling names for Daiya
Names that share Daiya's style, for a brother or sister.
