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Dayanna

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Pronounced day-AN-ə /da.ˈʝa.na/High

Meaning: Divine, goddesslikeMedium

In 30 seconds: Dayanna is an English respelling in the family of Diana, carrying the sense 'divine' or 'goddesslike'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Spanish
MeaningDivine, goddesslike
U.S. rank (2025)#1811 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births111 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,915

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919842025

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

Dayanna is an English form connected to Diana and its meaning of the divine or goddesslike. The doubled 'n' and the 'Day-' opening give it a softer, more phonetic look than the classical spelling. It sits within a cluster of related forms including Dayana, Daiana, and Dayanara.

Its variations span several languages and spellings, from Diana to Dajana, showing how widely the goddess name has been reshaped; the bearer Dayana Mendoza (1986-present) carries one of those forms.

Did you know? Dayanna is a spelling variant of Dayana, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'divine, goddesslike' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Dayanna — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DayanaDianaDayanaraDaianaDajana

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Dayana Mendoza (1986–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Dayanna…

Diana— The classical name Dayanna respells, sharing its 'divine' meaning.
Dayana— A near-identical variation listed for Dayanna.
Deanna— shares the -na ending
Dianna— echoes that soft -na sound
Divina— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dayanna mean?

Dayanna is usually explained as meaning 'divine, goddesslike' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Dayanna?

It's commonly said day-AN-ə /da.ˈʝa.na/.

Is Dayanna a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Dayanna is used as a girl name.

How popular is Dayanna?

In 2024, Dayanna ranked #1803 in the U.S. for girls, with 111 births recorded.

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