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The baby name Dayla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-lah.

Dayla is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: DAY-lah

What is the meaning of the name Dayla ?

The baby name Dayla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-lah.

Dayla is English in Origin.

Dayla is a modern given name, typically pronounced DAY-luh. Its form suggests several intertwined sources: an -a feminization of Dayle/Dale from Old English dæl, “valley”; a respelling of Latvian Daila, derived from daiļs, “beautiful, graceful”; and a streamlined twist on Dahlia, the flower name linked with elegance and resilience. Depending on which lineage you favor, Dayla can be interpreted as “valley,” “beauty/grace,” or a floral name evoking the dahlia’s refined symbolism.

The name gained quiet traction in North America from the late 20th century onward, fitting the trend of light, vowel-rich -ay-la names (compare Kayla and Layla). Spellings and close variants include Daylah, Daela, and Daila; related names are Dayle, Dale, Dalia, and Dahlia. Nicknames such as Day, Daya, and Dae are common. Overall, Dayla offers a contemporary sound with soft nature and virtue overtones.

Dayla has the following similar or variant Names

Dayla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
Canada Girls 2022 #276 5 2,867
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BO 0 #405 4 6,868
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
CR Girls 0 #522 11 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #537 5 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
United States Girls 2024 #835 82 8,487
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
BR Girls 0 #912 30 12,708
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
PE Girls 0 #929 15 14,861
CO Girls 0 #1,050 29 16,140
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,170 14 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,429 18 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Dayla is popular in 37 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AR
BN

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People also ask about Dayla

Dayla is predominantly a girl's name.
Dayla is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DAY-lah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Daila, Dalia, Dalya, Daylah, Daylaa and Daela.
Across languages, Dayla has these equivalents: Dalia (Hebrew/Arabic), Dalya (Hebrew), Dahlia (English), Daya (Sanskrit), Dawn (English).
Yes — Dayla ranked #276 in Canada in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Dayla ranks highest in Canada (#276 in 2022).
Dayla's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #878 in 2014 to #835 in 2024 in United States.