From Denmark or bright and shining
Dayna is a feminine variant of Dana. It traditionally refers to someone of Danish origin or, in some contexts, is associated with the Old English word for 'day', implying brightness. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century as a softer, more phonetic alternative to the original spelling.
Less common today
Dayna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #641 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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