girls' name · peaked 2008

Dayana

Every Dayana since 1970 — 15,603 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#716
among girls
Babies in 2025
392
named Dayana
Peak year
2008
777 babies
All-time total
15,603
since 1970

The story of Dayana

Dayana is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #716 in 2025 with 392 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1970, 15,603 American babies have been named Dayana. Its peak came in 2008, when 777 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dayana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Dayana year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 392 #716
2024 619 #497
2023 629 #488 5 #12,643
2022 563 #546
2021 489 #610
2020 476 #612
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
2000 250 #883
1995 133 #1,267
1990 74 #1,896
1985 29 #3,103
1980 15 #4,780
1975 14 #4,404
1970 6 #7,269
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Famous people named Dayana

  1. Dayana Mendoza Celebrity · b. 1986
  2. Dayana Yastremska Tennis player · b. 2000
  3. Dayana Kirillova Singer · b. 2002

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Dayana in 2025?

Dayana ranked #716 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 392 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Dayana?

15,603 babies have been named Dayana in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dayana most popular?

Dayana peaked in 2008, when 777 newborns received the name.

Is Dayana a boy or girl name?

Dayana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dayana rising or falling?

Dayana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Dayana?

Well-known people named Dayana include Dayana Mendoza (celebrity), Dayana Yastremska (tennis player), Dayana Kirillova (singer).

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