Dayana vs Samara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dayana

Girl #494 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, heavenly"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Romanian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#494
Total SSA Count
619
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daya, Ana

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dayana Rank #494
Samara Rank #309

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 vs #494 for Dayana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dayana ___

  • Dayana Rose
  • Dayana Maria
  • Dayana Sophia
  • Dayana Valentina
  • Dayana Lucia
  • Dayana Elena

Samara ___

  • Samara Samara Grace
  • Samara Samara Joy
  • Samara Samara Elise
  • Samara Samara Rose
  • Samara Samara Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dayana

Sebastian Valentina Mateo Camila Diego

If you choose Samara

Nadia Zara Elara Callum Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dayana or Samara more popular?

Samara is more popular, ranked #309 compared to Dayana at #494 in the United States.

What do Dayana and Samara mean?

Dayana means "divine, heavenly" (Latin origin).

Are Dayana and Samara boy or girl names?

Dayana is primarily a girl name. Samara is primarily a girl name.

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