Compare two names
Dayna and Dana side by side: Dayna peaked in 1987 and Dana in 1971; in 2025 they were given to 17 and 269 babies.
Dayna and Dana, year by year
Girls and boys together; Dayna solid, Dana dashed.
| Dayna | Dana | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 17 | 269 |
| Rank 2025 | #6,603 among girls’ names | #1,027 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 14,547 | 246,842 |
| Peak year | 1987 | 1971 |
| Girls | 99% | 78% |
| Alive, estimated | 13,600 | 213,000 |
| Median age | 42 | 53 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.