Damaya
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Damaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 541 babies have been named Damaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Damaya is past its peak , currently ranked #10,982 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,982
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Damaya
Damaya is a girl name .
Damaya is currently ranked #10,982 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Damaya include Dama, Damay, Damaie, Day, Daie, and Damkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Damaya include Damaris . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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