Dayana
Dayana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or luminous.
Origin and history
Dayana is a modern variant of Diana, heavily influenced by Slavic, Spanish, and Arabic naming traditions. It ultimately derives from the Latin name Diana, associated with the Roman goddess of the moon and hunting, meaning 'divine' or 'heavenly'. In recent decades, it has gained steady popularity in the United States, particularly within multicultural and Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
15,598 babies in the United States have been named Dayana since 1880. It ranks #1246 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #552.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.6 %)
- TX (17.5 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 321 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,427 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,830 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,759 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,168 |
Famous people named Dayana
- Dayana Mendoza: Model, Beauty Queen
- Dayana Yastremska: Tennis Player
Nicknames
Yana, Day
Fun facts
- The spelling Dayana helps preserve the three-syllable pronunciation with an explicit 'y' sound across Spanish and Slavic languages.
- Dayana has seen significant growth in the U.S. since the late 20th century, reaching well inside the top 1,000 names for girls.