Dayna
Dayna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
From Denmark, modern variant of Dana, or judge.
Origin and history
Dayna is a modern English feminine name, often considered a spelling variant of Dana. It may derive from an Old English surname referring to a Dane or a Hebrew root meaning to judge. In the United States, it reached peak popularity in the late 20th century and remains a familiar alternative spelling.
Popularity in the United States
14,460 babies in the United States have been named Dayna since 1880. It ranks #1306 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1940.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.1 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- MI (8.8 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 13 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 956 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,323 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,662 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,302 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,641 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,654 |
| 2010-2019 | 556 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Dayna
- Dayna Devon: Journalist, Television Host
Nicknames
Day
Fun facts
- Dayna emerged in the mid-20th century as a stylized spelling variation of the traditional name Dana.
- The name saw its highest U.S. usage during the 1970s and 1980s before becoming a less common modern choice.