Anagha 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anagha Rank #3,783
Daya Rank #3,649

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 vs #3783 for Anagha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anagha ___

  • Anagha Priya
  • Anagha Devi
  • Anagha Lakshmi
  • Anagha Meera
  • Anagha Radha

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 Anagha

Arjun Vikram Priya Anika Rishi

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anagha or Daya more popular?

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 compared to Anagha at #3783 in the United States.

What do Anagha and Daya mean?

Anagha means "sinless, pure" (Sanskrit origin). Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Anagha and Daya boy or girl names?

Anagha is primarily a girl name. Daya is primarily a girl name.

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