Daya vs Tehila

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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Tehila

Girl #3,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praise, glory, splendor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,716
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tili, Hila, Tee

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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Tehila Rank #3,716

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 vs #3716 for Tehila.

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

Tehila ___

  • Tehila Miriam
  • Tehila Rachel
  • Tehila Ruth
  • Tehila Leah
  • Tehila Sarah
  • Tehila Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Tehila

Shira Yael Naomi Avi Elan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Tehila more popular?

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 compared to Tehila at #3716 in the United States.

What do Daya and Tehila mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Tehila means "praise, glory, splendor" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daya and Tehila boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Tehila is primarily a girl name.

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