Dayana
Girl name · #716 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
In 2025, 392 baby girls were named Dayana, placing it at #716 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #582, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 4,592 girls born in 2025 was named Dayana.
The 55-year story
Dayana first appears in the Social Security records in 1970, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2008, when 777 girls were named Dayana — good for #412 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Dayana per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Dayana in class?
Dayana scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Dayana is most common
Geography matters for names, and Dayana is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dayanas were CA (54), TX (54), FL (32), NY (20), GA (19). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Dayana
Statistically, parents drawn to Dayana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Iliana, Giana, Dariana, Aiyana, and Milana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dayana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 392 | #716 |
| 2024 | 619 | #497 |
| 2023 | 629 | #488 |
| 2022 | 563 | #546 |
| 2021 | 489 | #610 |
| 2020 | 476 | #611 |
| 2019 | 524 | #582 |
| 2018 | 622 | #499 |
| 2017 | 544 | #560 |
| 2016 | 497 | #606 |
| 2015 | 522 | #582 |
| 2014 | 490 | #601 |
| 2013 | 543 | #547 |
| 2012 | 701 | #447 |
| 2011 | 692 | #446 |
| 2010 | 624 | #484 |
| 2009 | 760 | #421 |
| 2008 | 777 | #412 |
| 2007 | 576 | #541 |
| 2006 | 529 | #557 |
| 2005 | 513 | #558 |
| 2004 | 434 | #627 |
| 2003 | 392 | #674 |
| 2002 | 316 | #764 |
| 2001 | 283 | #820 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dayana a popular girl name?
Dayana ranked #716 among girls in 2025 with 392 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #582.
When was the name Dayana most popular?
Dayana peaked in 2008, when 777 American girls received the name (ranked #412 that year). Since 2008 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dayana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 4,592 newborn American girls was named Dayana. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.