Divine or heavenly
A modern elaboration of the name Dayanara, which is widely believed to be a Spanish variant of the Latin name Diana. It carries the same etymological roots referring to the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt, symbolizing divinity and light.
Less common today
Dayannara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,243 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Miss Universe 1993 and actress
