Dayna
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dayna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 87 babies have been named Dayna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dayna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,317 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,317
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dayna
Dayna is a boy name .
Is Dayna a boy or girl name? Dayna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,317 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,160. Dayna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dayna is currently ranked #39,317 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dayna include Day, Daie, and Daykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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