Daya
Gender-neutral name · Hebrew · Hindu · Indian
Meaningcompassion · Sanskrit
- US rank
- #3,517
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,107 in 2018
43 babies were named Daya in the US in 2025. It has climbed 652 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025
US births per million boys, 2025–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Daya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 37,313 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Daya, 43 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Daya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDaya first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #3,107.
- Then vs nowDaya is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 37,313.
- TrendDaya has climbed 652 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,517. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlDaya is given to both boys and girls: 84% of the 51 babies named Daya in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Sanskrit, Daya means “compassion”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Hindu and Indian roots.
About the name Daya
Daya is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “compassion”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-aya”. US birth records list Daya for girls from 1964 to 2025, in 43 of those 62 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #3,107 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,517, with 43 babies. Of the 51 US babies named Daya in 2025, 84% were girls and 16% were boys.
Origin:Hebrew namesHindu namesIndian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,307,692 girls |
| 1970s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 1980s | 2.1 | 469,484 girls |
| 1990s | 3.5 | 281,690 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 84,818 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 52,056 girls |
| 2020s | 24 | 41,040 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
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- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
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- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
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Questions about the name Daya
What does the name Daya mean?
Daya means “compassion” in Sanskrit.
What is the origin of the name Daya?
Daya has Hebrew, Hindu, Indian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Mia.
Is Daya a boy or girl name?
Both. Daya is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 84% of US babies named Daya were girls.
How popular is the name Daya?
Daya ranked #3,517 for US girls in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#3,107).