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Dayami
Pronounced DAYAM-ee /ˈdeɪæm.i/Medium
Meaning: Modern Cuban feminine coinage; meaning not reliably established (popularly but unreliably linked to Taino words for water or flower)Medium
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
Dayami appears to be a recent Cuban feminine coinage, and no solid meaning has been confirmed for it. The often-repeated ties to Taino words for water or flower are unreliable and should be treated with caution. Honestly, the safest thing to say is that the meaning is uncertain.
The name is worn in Cuban and wider Latin communities, with a spelling variant Dayamy. A known bearer is the Cuban-born model and actress Dayami Padron, who appeared in Telemundo telenovelas after Nuestra Belleza Latina.
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Famous Bearers
- ★Dayami Padron (b. 1988)Cuban-born model, actress and television personality who appeared in Telemundo telenovelas after competing on Nuestra Belleza Latina.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Dayami mean?
Dayami is usually explained as meaning 'unknown' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.
How do you pronounce Dayami?
It's commonly said DAYAM-ee /ˈdeɪæm.i/.
Is Dayami a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Dayami is used as a girl name.
How popular is Dayami?
In 2024, Dayami ranked #1771 in the U.S. for girls, with 113 births recorded.