Declining since 2009, #716 for girls today.
Popularity of Dayana since 1970
Babies named Dayana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 321 |
| 1990s | 1,427 |
| 2000s | 4,830 |
| 2010s | 5,759 |
| 2020s | 3,168 |
Meaning & origin
Dayana entered the U.S. naming scene in 1970 and rose steadily, peaking at rank 716 in 2009 before beginning a slow decline. Today it sees about 1 in 4,100 newborn girls, placing it in moderate use. The name's highest concentration is in Oklahoma, Virginia, and Maryland, suggesting regional popularity among Hispanic and multicultural communities. As a modern respelling of Diana, it carries a fresh, international feel that appeals to parents seeking a name with both classical roots and contemporary style.
Dayana first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, likely as a respelling or elaboration of the classical name Diana. It gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, often among Hispanic and multicultural families, and has been particularly favored in states with large Latino populations.
Where Dayana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Dayana” around the world
Where Dayana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
95
babies in 2024
Quebec
8
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Daya
Sibling names for Dayana
Names that share Dayana's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Dayana
Names whose popularity has moved with Dayana's over the last 50 years.
