Combination name or variant of Diana meaning divine or heavenly.
Dayanis is a modern creation, likely a rhythmic elaboration of the name Diana or a combination of the prefix 'Day-' with the suffix '-anis'. In Spanish-speaking communities, it follows a trend of creating melodic, unique names by adding suffixes to established roots. It carries the celestial connotations of the Roman moon goddess Diana.
Less common today
Dayanis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,347 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
