Declining since 2007, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Dayra since 1980
Babies named Dayra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 441 |
| 2010s | 554 |
| 2020s | 260 |
Meaning & origin
Dayra is a modern American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1980. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, and has since been on a declining trajectory, consistent with many trendy 2000s coinages. In 2025, Dayra ranked 4,067 with a frequency of 1 in 45,922 births. The name is most common in New York and California. Its etymology is uncertain but likely derives from popular sound patterns or a variant of Deira.
Dayra first appears in U.S. records in 1980 as a modern, invented name. It likely draws on the phonetic pattern of popular names ending in -ayra or -aira, such as Deira (from Arabic meaning “she who is virtuous”) or as a creative respelling of Dara or Dora. Its usage has remained rare, peaking in 2007.
Where Dayra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, Dae
Sibling names for Dayra
Names that share Dayra's style, for a brother or sister.
