Daina

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Pronounced DY-nah /ˈdaɪ.nɑ/High

Meaning: From the Lithuanian/Latvian daina, 'a folk song'; also read as a form of Diana ('divine') and Dana; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A folk song: Daina is Lithuanian/Latvian. Lyrical, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowLithuanian

MeaningFrom the Lithuanian/Latvian daina, 'a folk song'; also read as a form of Diana ('divine') and Dana; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8539 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1964

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,512

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

Daina comes from the Lithuanian/Latvian daina, 'a folk song'; it is also read as a form of Diana ('divine') and Dana (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'DY-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Lithuanian and Baltic families. Rare, a-folk-song at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Daina means 'a folk song' in Lithuanian/Latvian — also read as a form of Diana ('divine') and Dana — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DY-nah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Daina — routes layered

Variations

DaynaDaenaDiana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daina mean?

Daina is Lithuanian/Latvian for 'a folk song'; also read as a form of Diana and Dana; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daina?

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

Is Daina a boy or girl name?

Daina is a girl's name.

How popular is Daina?

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