Daya vs Vihana

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

Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Vihana Rank #3,684

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 vs #3684 for Vihana.

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

Vihana ___

  • Vihana Priya
  • Vihana Devi
  • Vihana Maya
  • Vihana Ananya
  • Vihana Shree
  • Vihana Nandini

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Vihana

Arjun Dhruv Prisha Ananya Vihaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Vihana more popular?

Daya is more popular, ranked #3649 compared to Vihana at #3684 in the United States.

What do Daya and Vihana mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Vihana means "dawn, morning light" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Daya and Vihana boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Vihana is primarily a girl name.

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