
The short answer
Dayana is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Spanish variant of Diana, reflecting the English pronunciation." It ranked #716 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, spanish variant of Diana, reflecting the English pronunciation. The entry lists its usage as Spanish (Latin American).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Dayana ranked #716 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #716 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dayana mean?
Behind the Name does not give Dayana a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: spanish variant of Diana, reflecting the English pronunciation.
Is Dayana a popular name?
Dayana ranked #716 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Dayana a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Dayana appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Dayana — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.