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Dayna

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Dayna Pronunciation

Dayna is pronounced DAY-nah /ˈdeΙͺ.nΙ‘/High

Meaning: A -y- spelling of Dana β€” variously 'from Denmark; a Dane' (English) and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Dan, 'a judge'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Denmark; a judge: Dayna spells Dana β€” crisp and bright. Soft, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA -y- spelling of Dana β€” variously 'from Denmark; a Dane' (English) and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Dan, 'a judge'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5976 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 14,441

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

US baby name popularity trendUS births per year from 1937 to 2024. Peak in 1988 with 361 births.0181361193719601980198820002020peak 1988 Β· 361

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

History & Origin

Dayna is a -y- spelling of Dana β€” variously 'from Denmark; a Dane' (an English surname/name) and a feminine echo of the Hebrew Dan, 'a judge' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, modern, bright name; the -y- styling personalizes it (said 'DAY-nah'; nickname Day).

It registers thinly beside Dana. Rare, from-Denmark-or-a-judge at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Dana variously means 'from Denmark; a Dane' (English) and echoes the Hebrew Dan, 'a judge' β€” Dayna is a -y- spelling, soft and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAY-nah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name β€” Dana β€” routes layered

Variations

DanaDainaDaynah

Nicknames

Day

Themes & Styles

If you like Dayna…

Danaβ€” the standard spelling
Rainaβ€” a sound-neighbor -aina girls' name
Laynaβ€” another -ayna girls' name
Dinaβ€” lands in the same popularity range
Donnaβ€” echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Dayna?

Dayna is pronounced DAY-nah (/ˈdeΙͺ.nΙ‘/). Press play above to hear Dayna said aloud.

How do you say Dayna?

Dayna is said DAY-nah (/ˈdeΙͺ.nΙ‘/). Press play above to hear Dayna said aloud.

What does the name Dayna mean?

Dayna spells Dana β€” 'from Denmark; a Dane', echoing the Hebrew Dan, 'a judge'; the routes are layered.

Is Dayna a boy or girl name?

Dayna is a girl's name.

How popular is Dayna?

Dayna is a rare name in the U.S.

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