Holding steady.
Popularity of Dayona since 1988
Babies named Dayona per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dayona is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1988. It peaked in usage in 2007, but has remained extremely uncommon, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it neither sharply rises nor falls in popularity. It has never ranked in the top 1000, and its 1-in-N probability cannot be calculated due to low frequency. Dayona exemplifies the trend of creating novel names by blending familiar sounds, like Dayana or Diana, with contemporary suffixes. It has no strong regional association and no recorded top states. As a modern coinage, Dayona carries no historical or cultural baggage, making it a truly fresh choice.
Dayona is a modern invented name, likely formed by blending or altering names like Dayana (a variant of Diana) or adding the fashionable -ona suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in the late 20th century, particularly the 2000s, and has remained rare and stable in usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Dee
Sibling names for Dayona
Names that share Dayona's style, for a brother or sister.
