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Daiya

Quick answerThe given name 'Daiya' is derived from the Arabic word 'dayya' or 'dayyah', meaning 'a woman who weeps or cries', and is related to the Arabic root 'd-y-y' which conveys the idea of tears or weeping.

Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#7,217
TrendStable
Peak year2024
Syllables1
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 8
Global rank#3,899

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Daiya

The given name 'Daiya' is derived from the Arabic word 'dayya' or 'dayyah', meaning 'a woman who weeps or cries', and is related to the Arabic root 'd-y-y' which conveys the idea of tears or weeping.

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Etymology

The given name 'Daiya' is derived from the Arabic word 'dayya' or 'dayyah', meaning 'a woman who weeps or cries', and is related to the Arabic root 'd-y-y' which conveys the idea of tears or weeping.

The name 'Daiya' is primarily used in Arabic-speaking cultures, particularly in Islamic communities, and has been used in various historical contexts, including in medieval Arabic literature and poetry.

Daiya currently ranks #7,217 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.

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