The nameDayana
Dayana is a Hispanic form of Diana, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Diana, it takes the name of the Roman goddess of hunting, linked to the root div-, "bright, divine".
Origin
Latin, through Latin American Spanish.
History
First found in France in 1979, Dayana rose in the 2010s and reached its highest level in the early 2020s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popularity of the name Dayana
Dayana in France
Dayana was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 660 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Dayana. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Dayana in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 110 births a year on average, against 83 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dayana mean?
Like Diana, it takes the name of the Roman goddess of hunting, linked to the root div-, "bright, divine".
What is the origin of the name Dayana?
Latin, through Latin American Spanish.
Is Dayana a girl's or a boy's name?
Dayana is a girl's name.