Rising since 2021, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Dayyan since 2003
Babies named Dayyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Dayyan is a rare modern name in the U.S., first recorded in 2003. Its peak usage was in 2010, and since 2021 it has been rising in popularity. In 2025, the name ranked 8,910th, with an estimated 1 in every 213,510 newborns receiving it. The name has not historically been concentrated in any particular state. As a direct Arabic name with religious significance, Dayyan may appeal to Muslim families seeking a meaningful, uncommon choice. The name's steady upward trajectory in recent years suggests growing interest outside of its traditional context.
Dayyan is an Arabic name derived from the root d-y-n, meaning "judgment" or "religion." It is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islam, often translated as "The Judge" or "The Requiter." The name has been used historically in Muslim-majority regions and gained some modern usage in English-speaking countries.
“Dayyan” around the world
Where Dayyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Day, D
Sibling names for Dayyan
Names that share Dayyan's style, for a brother or sister.
