Daylana as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Daylana

What is the meaning of the name Daylana ?

The baby name Daylana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-LAH-nuh (IPA: /deɪˈlɑːnə/).

Daylana is English in Origin.

Daylana is a modern English given name, likely a blended formation pairing the word day with the feminine -lana ending. It shows influence from names such as Dayana (a Spanish-influenced form of Diana), Alana/Elana, and the unisex Daylan/Daylen (a respelling of Welsh Dylan, “sea; tide”). As a result, the name sits comfortably within contemporary American naming patterns favoring smooth -lana endings and daylight imagery.

Because it is a recent coinage, Daylana has limited historical record prior to the late 20th century and remains rare, though sporadically used in North America. Spellings and variants include Daylanah, Daylanna, Daylena, and Daylina; related names are Lana, Alana, Dayana, and Daylen/Daylan. The meaning is interpretive: day conveys brightness and new beginnings, while Lana can echo Hawaiian lana (“calm as still waters”) or the Slavic-rooted Svetlana (“light”). Together, parents often read Daylana as “bright, serene light” or “daylight’s calm.”

⚙ Daylana is exceptionally rare. Across 4 countries, we found just 10 recorded uses of it.