Daya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Daya means 'compassion' or 'kindness'.
Meaning of the Name Daya
Daya is a Sanskrit name that means 'compassion' or 'kindness'. It is a unisex name and has roots in Hindu culture. Daya is a beautiful name with a deep meaning that conveys the importance of showing empathy and understanding towards others.
Popularity of the Name Daya
The popularity for the name Daya peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 52 births, which ranked number 5,572 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Daya had the most female births in 2018 with 52, which ranked number 3,104 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Daya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 20 births to 28 births, an increase of 40.00%. Among females, Daya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 28 births, an increase of 40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Daya
- 20 Year Trend of Daya: 40.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Daya: 40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Daya: 40.00%
Popularity of Daya by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Daya. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Daya in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Daya is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Daya
- Total Births of Daya: 29 (3.42%)
- Female Births of Daya: 29 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Daya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.42% increase in total births, for a total of 29 births in 2024. For Females, births for Daya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 29 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.