Dayna sits next to 3 phonetic neighbors — Dana, Daina, and Danica are the closest matches by sound. Most share Dayna's English-origin cluster, so the rhythm and vowel shape carry across the list.
You searched for names like
"from Denmark, Danish"
"oak tree"
"radiant, shining light"
"one who inherits (Latin root)"
"grace, eternal"
"little song"
"from the lake, lake dweller"
"beautiful voice"
"lake or stream (suffix)"
"courageous, valiant"
"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"
"swallow (the bird)"
"amber, shining"
"woman from Mount Kynthos, moon goddess"
"bee, to speak in words"
"wreath of honor, victors crown"
"born of night, night beauty"
"man-power mountain"
"protector of men"
"gift"
"beloved, wished-for child"
Similar sound: These names share phonetic patterns with Dayna — similar vowel sounds, consonant clusters, or rhythm.
Shared roots: Several names on this list have Old Norse origins, giving them the same cultural heritage as Dayna.
Rhythm: Dayna is a 2-syllable name. Names with the same syllable count tend to feel interchangeable when you're narrowing your list.