Daya vs Judah

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
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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Judah Rank #179

Judah is more popular, ranked #179 vs #3649 for Daya.

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

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Judah more popular?

Judah is more popular, ranked #179 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Daya and Judah mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daya and Judah boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Judah is primarily a boy name.

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