Daya
girl name#3517 in 2025Daya entered the US charts in 1964, peaked at #3107 in 2018, ranks #3517 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1964–2025
#3517
rank today
#3107
peak (2018)
43
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6767 |
| 1970s | #6984 |
| 1980s | #9543 |
| 1990s | #8867 |
| 2000s | #5722 |
| 2010s | #4690 |
| 2020s | #3819 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Daya has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Daya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Daya is a kid of about 11 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Daya in 2025?
- Daya ranks #3517 among US girl names in 2025, with 43 babies given the name.
- When was the name Daya most popular?
- Daya peaked in 2018, reaching #3107 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Daya with classmates?
- Daya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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