Daia

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Pronounced DY-ah /ˈdaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Daya — from the Sanskrit, 'compassion; kindness; mercy'; also read as a modern coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Compassion; kindness: Daia is a form of Daya. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'DY-ah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningA form of Daya — from the Sanskrit, 'compassion; kindness; mercy'; also read as a modern coinage; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#8990 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 112

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daia is a form of Daya — from the Sanskrit, 'compassion; kindness; mercy'; it is also read as a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'DY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and Hispanic families. Rare, compassion-and-kindness at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Daya means 'compassion; kindness; mercy' in Sanskrit — Daia is a form of it, lyrical and modern (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DY-ah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Daia — routes uncertain

Variations

DayaDaiyaDaja

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daia mean?

Daia is a form of Daya — Sanskrit 'compassion; kindness; mercy'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Daia?

It's said DY-ah /ˈdaɪ.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daia a boy or girl name?

Daia is a girl's name.

How popular is Daia?

Daia is a very rare name in the U.S.