Daya vs Yashvi

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

Yashvi

Girl #3,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"glorious, famous, bearer of renown"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,491
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yash, Yashu, Vee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Yashvi Rank #3,491

Yashvi is more popular, ranked #3491 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

Yashvi ___

  • Yashvi Priya
  • Yashvi Devi
  • Yashvi Kumari
  • Yashvi Rani
  • Yashvi Lata
  • Yashvi Meera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Yashvi

Arjun Kavya Anaya Riya Shreya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Yashvi more popular?

Yashvi is more popular, ranked #3491 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Daya and Yashvi mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Yashvi means "glorious, famous, bearer of renown" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Daya and Yashvi boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Yashvi is primarily a girl name.

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