Dayna

Meaning of Dayna

This name is a feminine form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge." It suggests a connection to divine fairness and oversight.

Dayna has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dayna

After ranking as high as #962 in 2000, Dayna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dayna

• Dayna Wynter
  British actress and singer
• Dayna Stephens
  American jazz saxophonist
• Dayna Kurtz
  American singer-songwriter
• Dayna Manning
  Canadian singer-songwriter
• Dayna Del Val
  Canadian singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Dayna

What does the name Dayna mean?

Dayna means this name is a feminine form of daniel, meaning "god is my judge." it suggests a connection to divine fairness and oversight, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Dayna a boy's or a girl's name?

Dayna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dayna?

Dayna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dayna most popular?

Dayna peaked at #962 in 2000.