Girl nameCurrently #3,650 in the USSteady
Daya
//ˈdaɪə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20184 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Daya's meaning
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Daya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Daya |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 21 |
| 2005 | 20 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 22 |
| 2008 | 20 |
| 2009 | 29 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 27 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 42 |
Daya through the decades
- Daya peaked in 2018, when 52 babies were named Daya in the US.
- The 2020s were Daya's strongest decade, averaging 39 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Daya has risen 82% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Daya currently ranks #3,650 in the US and is holding steady.