Unknown; possibly a modern variation of Diana or Dayana
Dayona is a rare modern American name. It is likely a creative spelling variant of Dayana or Diana, which is rooted in the Latin word for 'divine' or 'heavenly'. Because it is a contemporary coinage, it does not have a singular established etymology.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Dayona in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).