Girl Name
Dayana
Dayana is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Dayana — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Daina is on your shortlist, Dayana belongs in the same conversation.
Dayana meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dayana has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dayana as D·A·Y·A·N·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dayana is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dayana variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dayanaa, Dayanae, Dayanay, Dayan.
- Nicknames: Day and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dayana with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dayana middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Daina, Deanna, Dianna, Diana, Deana — full picks on the sibling names for Dayana guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dayana? Browse our names like Dayana guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dayana
What does the name Dayana mean?
Dayana has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dayana?
The exact origin of Dayana is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dayana?
Dayana has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dayana a boy's or girl's name?
Dayana is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dayana in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dayana sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dayana?
Names that share Dayana's sound and style include Daina, Deanna, Dianna, Diana, Deana.
What middle names pair well with Dayana?
Good middle-name fits for Dayana pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dayana is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dayana is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dayana?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dayana share its rhythm without rhyming — Daina, Deanna, Dianna all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.