Daya vs Nirvi

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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Nirvi

Girl #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who has attained bliss"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,807
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niru, Nivi

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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Nirvi Rank #3,807

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 vs #3807 for Nirvi.

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

Nirvi ___

  • Nirvi Priya
  • Nirvi Shree
  • Nirvi Devi
  • Nirvi Ananya
  • Nirvi Shilpa
  • Nirvi Maya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Nirvi

Arjun Anika Vivaan Aditi Dhruv

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Nirvi more popular?

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 compared to Nirvi at #3807 in the United States.

What do Daya and Nirvi mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Nirvi means "one who has attained bliss" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Daya and Nirvi boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Nirvi is primarily a girl name.

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