Dayan vs Essa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essa

Boy #3,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,161
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Ess

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayan Rank #3,005
Essa Rank #3,161

Dayan is more popular, ranked #3005 vs #3161 for Essa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayan ___

  • Dayan James
  • Dayan Noah
  • Dayan Eli
  • Dayan Samuel
  • Dayan Michael
  • Dayan Isaac

Essa ___

  • Essa Muhammad
  • Essa Ali
  • Essa Hassan
  • Essa Ibrahim
  • Essa Yusuf
  • Essa Kareem

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayan

Eliana Noam Ayala Lior Maya

If you choose Essa

Isa Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayan or Essa more popular?

Dayan is more popular, ranked #3005 compared to Essa at #3161 in the United States.

What do Dayan and Essa mean?

Dayan means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Essa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Dayan and Essa boy or girl names?

Dayan is primarily a boy name. Essa is primarily a boy name.

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