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Dayyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced dy-YAHN /daɪˈjɑːn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Dayyan, 'judge; a mighty ruler; one who requites' - a name understood in Islamic tradition as a divine attribute (the Judge). Strong and dignified.Medium

In 30 seconds: A strong Arabic name: Dayyan means 'judge; a mighty ruler' (said 'dy-YAHN'). Dignified and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Dayyan, 'judge; a mighty ruler; one who requites' - a name understood in Islamic tradition as a divine attribute (the Judge). Strong and dignified.
U.S. rank (2025)#9104 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020032025

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

Dayyan comes from the Arabic for 'judge; a mighty ruler; one who requites,' and is read in Islamic tradition as a name of God, the Judge. It carries strength and dignity, seen among Muslim families - rare in the U.S. (said 'dy-YAHN').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, dignified, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Dayyan is Arabic for 'judge; a mighty ruler' - understood in Islamic tradition as a divine attribute, the Judge - giving it a dignified, weighty feel (said 'dy-YAHN').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Dayyan — Arabic 'judge; mighty ruler'; divine attribute

Variations

DayanDaiyanDayaan

Nicknames

DayYan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dayyan mean?

Dayyan is Arabic for 'judge; a mighty ruler; one who requites' - understood in tradition as a divine attribute.

How do you pronounce Dayyan?

It's said dy-YAHN /daɪˈjɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dayyan a boy or girl name?

Dayyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dayyan?

Dayyan is a rare name in the U.S., more familiar in Muslim families.

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