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Daysha

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Pronounced DAY-shah /ˈdeɪ.ʃɑ/High

Meaning: Phonetic styling of Dasha — Russian pet form of Darya/Dorothea lines ('gift of God' / 'possessor of good') — or a Day- coinageLow

In 30 seconds: Dasha spelled sunny-side up: Daysha styles the Russian darling — from the 'gift of God' and 'possessor of good' lines — with daylight built in. Bright, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowRussian, American

MeaningPhonetic styling of Dasha — Russian pet form of Darya/Dorothea lines ('gift of God' / 'possessor of good') — or a Day- coinage

U.S. rank (2025)#3924 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births37 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,660

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

Daysha is a modern phonetic styling of Dasha — the Russian pet form of Darya (linked to 'possessor of good' via Darius, or to Dorothea's 'gift of God') — or simply a Day- coinage. The routes are debated, which we note; all are warm.

It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, gift-or-daylight at the root, and sunny.

Did you know? Dasha — Daysha's likely model — is Russia's everyday pet form of Darya; spelled with 'Day', the American version carries literal sunshine.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Dasha references — pet-form background

Variations

DashaDaishaDeja

Nicknames

Day

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daysha mean?

Daysha styles Russian Dasha (from the 'gift of God'/'possessor of good' lines) or reads as a Day- coinage; we flag the routes.

How do you pronounce Daysha?

It's said DAY-shah /ˈdeɪ.ʃɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Daysha a boy or girl name?

Daysha is a girl's name.

How popular is Daysha?

Daysha is a rare name in the U.S.