Daylan
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Daylan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 84 babies have been named Daylan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Daylan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,693 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,693
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Daylan is also used as a boy name, ranked #2313.
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About the Name Daylan
Daylan is a girl name .
Is Daylan a boy or girl name? Daylan is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #31,693 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,313. Daylan is more commonly used as a boy name.
Daylan is currently ranked #31,693 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Daylan include Day, Dayl, Dayly, Daylie, Daie, and Daykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Daylan include Daylin, Dayla, Daylani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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