Daya
Daya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Daya
- A female given name from Sanskrit used in India.
Etymology
Borrowed from Sanskrit दया (dayā, “pity, mercy, compassion”).
How popular is Daya?
Since 1880, 927 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Daya (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3119 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #9103 in 2025. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Daya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Daya
Sister and brother names that share Daya's Sanskrit roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Daya FAQ
What does the name Daya mean?
A female given name from Sanskrit used in India. Borrowed from Sanskrit दया (dayā, “pity, mercy, compassion”).
What is the origin of the name Daya?
Daya is listed as a name of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Daya?
Since 1880, 927 girls and 8 boys in the U.S. have been named Daya (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3119 in 2018. Its highest rank for boys was #9103 in 2025. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Daya a boy or girl name?
Daya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 927 girls and 8 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.