Modern combination of the prefix Da- and the name Shaun
Daishaun is an American invented name, likely created by combining the popular prefix 'Da-' with the name Shaun, which is an Irish form of John. As a derivative of John, it carries the ultimate meaning of 'God is gracious'. It emerged as part of a naming trend in the late 20th century within African American communities.
Less common today
Daishaun isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,084 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional basketball player
