Dauna vs Nomia

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

Nomia

Girl #66,544 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"law, custom, melody"

Origin: Greek nomos

Cultural Roots

Greek Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66,544
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nomi, Mia, Nia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dauna Rank #66,744
Nomia Rank #66,544

Nomia is more popular, ranked #66544 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

Nomia ___

  • Nomia Ruth
  • Nomia Grace
  • Nomia Esther
  • Nomia Leah
  • Nomia Miriam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dauna

Donna Sandra Linda Gary Dennis

If you choose Nomia

Naomi Ruth Esther Ezra Solomon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dauna or Nomia more popular?

Nomia is more popular, ranked #66544 compared to Dauna at #66744 in the United States.

What do Dauna and Nomia mean?

Dauna means "dawn, first light of day" (Old English dagian origin). Nomia means "law, custom, melody" (Greek nomos origin).

Are Dauna and Nomia boy or girl names?

Dauna is primarily a girl name. Nomia is primarily a girl name.

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