The nameDayan
Dayan is a recent boy's name, given in France mostly in the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Debated
Meaning
Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Rayan and Ayan.
Origin
Debated.
History
First found in France in 1990, Dayan peaked in the mid 2010s. It is especially popular on Réunion.
Popularity of the name Dayan
Dayan in France
Dayan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 725 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Dayan. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Dayan in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 69 births a year on average, against 84 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Dayan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dayan mean?
Its meaning is not settled. It sounds like Rayan and Ayan.
What is the origin of the name Dayan?
Debated.
Is Dayan a girl's or a boy's name?
Dayan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Dayan?
Variants and related names of Dayan include Dayann.