Daina
Daina is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Song or folk song; alternatively a variant of Diana or Dana.
Origin and history
Daina is a name of Baltic origin, primarily Latvian and Lithuanian, where it means 'song' or refers to traditional folk songs. It also appears in Scandinavian and Slavic traditions as a variant of Dana or Diana. In the United States, it remains a rare female name with modest historic usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,522 babies in the United States have been named Daina since 1880. It ranks #3519 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2047.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.9 %)
- TX (18.5 %)
- NY (17.9 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 6 |
| 1940-1950 | 34 |
| 1950-1960 | 258 |
| 1960-1970 | 514 |
| 1970-1980 | 523 |
| 1980-1990 | 498 |
| 1990-2000 | 298 |
| 2000-2010 | 215 |
| 2010-2019 | 116 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Famous people named Daina
- Daina Gudzinevičiūtė: Shooter, Olympic Athlete
Fun facts
- In Latvia and Lithuania, a 'daina' is a traditional poetic folk song integral to national cultural heritage.