The nameDaina

Daina is a girl's name.

Meaning

In Latvian and Lithuanian, daina is a folk song; it is also a variant of Dana.

Origin

Baltic.

History

In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1970s.

Popularity of the name Daina

Daina in France

1392ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (30 births)
595babies named Daina in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Daina was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 200 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Daina. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Daina in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 25 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Daina in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daina mean?

In Latvian and Lithuanian, daina is a folk song; it is also a variant of Dana.

What is the origin of the name Daina?

Baltic.

Is Daina a girl's or a boy's name?

Daina is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Daina?

Variants and related names of Daina include Dana.