Daya vs Hadiya

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

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Hadiya

Girl #3,651 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, present"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim East African African-American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hadi, Hads

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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Hadiya Rank #3,651

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 vs #3651 for Hadiya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daya ___

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

Hadiya ___

  • Hadiya Amira
  • Hadiya Grace
  • Hadiya Nour
  • Hadiya Fatima
  • Hadiya Leila
  • Hadiya Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Hadiya

Amira Nadia Zara Kalila Yasmin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Hadiya more popular?

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 compared to Hadiya at #3651 in the United States.

What do Daya and Hadiya mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Hadiya means "gift, present" (Arabic origin).

Are Daya and Hadiya boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Hadiya is primarily a girl name.

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