Dauna vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dauna

Girl #66,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, first light of day"

Origin: Old English dagian

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,744
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Daun, Dawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #66744 for Dauna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dauna ___

  • Dauna Marie
  • Dauna Elizabeth
  • Dauna Lee
  • Dauna Rose
  • Dauna Elaine

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and King mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Dauna and King boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. King is primarily a boy name.

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