Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Dayana

The name Dayana is of uncertain origin. It appears to have been coined from the names Dana and Diana, or even perhaps Deanna. In any case, it’s more of a new sound creation by changing how the vowels are sounding out. Dayana, for instance, may sound more soft and feminine to some parents than Diana or Deanna.

All About the Baby Name – Dayana

Personality

OF THE GIRL NAME DAYANA

The number one personality is a leader - strong and competitive. They are willing to initiate action and take risks. One personalities work hard toward their endeavors and have the ability to apply their creative and innovative thinking skills with strong determination. They believe in their ability to succeed and are too stubborn to be hindered by obstacles. Ones meet obstacles head-on with such mental vigor and energy that you better step aside. They resent taking orders, so don't try telling them what to do either. This is an intensely active personality, but they are also known as starters rather than finishers. They have a propensity to become bored and will move quickly to the next project if not properly challenged.  They are the ones to think up and put into action new and brilliant ideas, but they are not the ones to stick around and manage them. This personality has an enthusiastic and pioneering spirit. They are distinctly original.

Popularity

OF THE GIRL NAME DAYANA

Dayana debuted in 1994 on the American female naming charts, but it wasn’t until the year 2000 that she finally managed to stick to the charts without falling back into the shadows. The name looked like it was heading for a more prominent position on the naming charts until a couple of years ago when it started to show declining usage. Dayana is a pretty name, but we do like the mythological references to Dana and Diana better. Dayana doesn’t really have any specific meaning, just a pretty sound.

Quick Facts

ON DAYANA

GENDER:

Girl

ORIGIN:

American

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

546

PRONUNCIATION:

day-AH-na

SIMPLE MEANING:

Uncertain

Characteristics

OF DAYANA

Independent

Individualistic

Ambitious

Strong-willed

Inventive

Successful

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Dayana

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME DAYANA

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Dayana

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME DAYANA

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Dayana


Popular Songs

ON DAYANA

We cannot find any popular or well-known songs with the name of Dayana


Famous People

NAMED DAYANA

Dayana Borges (Venezuelan model)
Dayana Colmenares (former Miss Venezuela)
Dayana Mendoza (former Miss Venezuela and Miss Universe)

Children of Famous People

NAMED DAYANA

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Dayana

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME DAYANA

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Dayana