Everything about the name DAIA

Meaning, origin, history

Daia is a unique and beautiful name of Hebrew origin. It means "God has heard" or "God answers". According to Jewish tradition, the name Daia was given to women who were childless but then conceived after praying fervently for a child. The name is believed to have been first used by King David in the Bible when he named his daughter Daia. Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Daia, including a Byzantine empress and a saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Today, Daia remains a rare but meaningful name choice for parents seeking something distinctive for their daughter.

See also

JudaismJewish

Popularity of the name DAIA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

Here are some interesting statistics about the name Daia in the United States:

* In 1999, there were 5 babies named Daia. * Between 1999 and 2004, the number of births remained steady at 5 per year. * After a decade, in 2016, the number of births rose slightly to 6. * Starting from 2017, there was a notable increase in popularity, with 10 babies named Daia born that year. * This trend continued in 2018 and 2021, with 11 births each year. * However, the number of births dropped to 6 again in 2019. * In recent years, there has been a significant surge in popularity, with 24 babies named Daia born in 2023 alone.

Overall, looking at these statistics, it's clear that while the name Daia wasn't particularly popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, its popularity has grown significantly over time. From a low of 5 births per year in the early years, there was a notable increase to 10 and 11 births annually between 2017 and 2021. Interestingly, the most recent data shows an even more significant jump to 24 births in 2023, indicating that Daia is currently quite popular among parents choosing names for their newborn daughters.