Likely a modern variant of Diana, meaning divine or heavenly
Dayanni is a contemporary American name, likely created as a creative elaboration of the name Diana or a variation of the name Dayana. It carries the same etymological roots as Diana, which is associated with the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt. The name reflects a modern trend of adding phonetic flourishes to classic names to create a unique identity.
Less common today
Dayanni isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,553 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).