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Dayan

♀ Girl

Pronounced dy-AHN /daɪˈɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew 'dayan' ('judge'), long known as a Jewish surname (as with statesman Moshe Dayan). It reads as a surname or boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly. It also appears as a Spanish girls' name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong name: Dayan is Hebrew for 'judge' (said 'dy-AHN'). It usually reads as a surname or boy's name — we flag the lean.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew 'dayan' ('judge'), long known as a Jewish surname (as with statesman Moshe Dayan). It reads as a surname or boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly. It also appears as a Spanish girls' name.
U.S. rank (2016)#13248 ↗ Rising
2016 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619692016

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

Dayan comes from the Hebrew 'dayan' ('judge'), a title for a rabbinical court judge and a well-known Jewish surname. It reads as a surname or boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly, though it also appears as a Spanish girls' name. It reads strong and dignified (said 'dy-AHN').

For girls it is very rare, against heavier surname and boys' use. Rare for girls, strong, and dignified.

Did you know? Dayan is Hebrew for 'judge,' best known as a surname (as with Moshe Dayan) — used here for a girl, though it usually reads as a surname or boy's name, which we flag honestly (said 'dy-AHN').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Dayan — Hebrew 'judge'; surname (Moshe Dayan); boy-leaning, flagged

Variations

DayanaDayannDaian

Nicknames

DayAna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dayan mean?

Dayan is Hebrew for 'judge,' also a well-known Jewish surname.

How do you pronounce Dayan?

It's said dy-AHN /daɪˈɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dayan a boy or girl name?

Dayan usually reads as a surname or boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the lean honestly.

How popular is Dayan?

Dayan is very rare for girls in the U.S., more common as a surname or for boys.

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