Dayanna
da-yanna,
daya(n)-na
US Popularity:3331
Origin:Latin
Meaning:Heavenly, divine, shining one
To be a baby is to be divine—that’s the saying, right? To ensure your little one always remembers their divinity, you can give them a name that will reflect it all in just a few syllables. The Latin girl’s name Dayanna, meaning “divine,” “heavenly,” and “shining one,” can reference baby’s otherworldly nature. Deriving from the spelling Diana, this name is known most recognizable in Roman mythology. Diana is a deity who rules over wild animals, fertility, the hunt, and the moon. From Princess Diana to the goddess, baby Dayanna can make their regal way through the world with the comfort of a unique twist on their title.
How Popular Is The Name Dayanna?
U.S. Births
Overall:Dayanna is currently #3331 in U.S. births
Girl:Dayanna is currently #1825 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1825
in 2023
+ 169
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 120, 124
Behind the Name, Dayanna, April 2019
Behind the Name, Dayana, January 2022
Behind the Name, Diana, April 2024
Name Doctor, Diana
Britannica, Diana, Roman religion, May 2024
Britannica, Diana, princess of Wales, British princess, June 2024
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