Aariyah vs Daya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aariyah Rank #3,619
Daya Rank #3,649

Aariyah is more popular, ranked #3619 vs #3649 for Daya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aariyah ___

  • Aariyah Grace
  • Aariyah Faith
  • Aariyah Renee
  • Aariyah Simone
  • Aariyah Rose

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aariyah

Imani Zara Khalil Amara Jayla

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aariyah or Daya more popular?

Aariyah is more popular, ranked #3619 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Aariyah and Daya mean?

Aariyah means "exalted, high, sublime" (Arabic origin). Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Aariyah and Daya boy or girl names?

Aariyah is primarily a girl name. Daya is primarily a girl name.

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