Declining since 2004, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Dayonna since 1983
Babies named Dayonna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 354 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Dayonna first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1983 and experienced a brief period of mild popularity, peaking in 2003. Since 2004, its usage has been in decline, reflecting its nature as a modern coinage rather than a name with deep historical roots. With a rank of 11,932 in 2025 and an incidence of approximately 1 in 229,610 births, it remains a rarity. The name's construction echoes a trend for names beginning with 'Day' and ending with 'onna,' though it has no documented presence in top states or among famous bearers. Parents drawn to Dayonna often appreciate its melodic and distinctive sound, even as it remains off the beaten path.
Dayonna first appeared in U.S. records in 1983, coinciding with a trend for names beginning with 'Day-' (like Dayana, Dayanara). It likely combines the name Day (derived from the English word for the time of light) with the fashionable suffix -onna, seen in names like Madonna and Leonna. The name saw its peak usage in 2003 and has since declined. It is not tied to any ancient roots or established cultural tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Anna, Daya
Sibling names for Dayonna
Names that share Dayonna's style, for a brother or sister.
