NAME PROFILE
Dayanara
Dayanara is of Spanish origin, generally interpreted to mean 'to be tender' or 'to have compassion.' The name carries a soft and gentle connotation, suggesting a nurturing and caring personality that resonates with warmth and kindness.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,568 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1974 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Origin | Spanish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%TX — 22%NY — 18%FL — 17%AZ — 16%
Notable People
Dayanara Torres (Model, Miss Universe 1993) · Dayanara Pacheco (Singer, known for her work in Latin music) · Dayanara (A character in the telenovela 'La Usurpadora')
Nicknames & Diminutives
DayaNara
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