Daya

A unisex name of Sanskrit origin, meaning compassion; kindness.

Babies a year
30
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Rare
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#1110
30 babies

In 2025, 30 babies in England and Wales were named Daya. In the US, 50 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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