Dayana vs Ila
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Dayana
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #716
- Peak
- #412 (2008)
- Babies in 2025
- 392
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, CA, FL
VS
Ila
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #718
- Peak
- #237 (1903)
- Babies in 2025
- 390
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, MI
The verdict
Dayana is the more popular pick (#716 vs #718). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Dayana is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Ila is a vintage name making a comeback.
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