Daionna
A feminine name derived from French origins, potentially meaning "divine gift".
Name Census estimates that about 142 living Americans carry the first name Daionna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Daionna today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daionna births was 2000 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daionna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
142
~ 1 in 2,413,763 Americans
Peak year
2000
12 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,536
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Daionna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Daionna from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 82 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daionna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daionna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Daionna
The name Daionna is a relatively modern invention, stemming from a combination of the English names Daina and Iona. Its roots can be traced back to the Greek name Ioanna, meaning "God is gracious." This name eventually spread across Europe, taking on various spellings like Johanna, Joanna, and Iona.
The earliest recorded use of the name Daionna appears to be in the late 20th century, likely as a creative fusion of Daina and Iona. Its unique spelling and melodic sound contributed to its growing popularity as a feminine given name in certain regions.
While there are no documented historical figures specifically named Daionna, the name shares connections to several notable individuals bearing similar names throughout history. One such person is Iona Opie (1923-2017), a renowned British scholar known for her research on children's games and folklore.
Another individual of note is Saint Johanna Francisca de Chantal (1572-1641), a French Catholic saint and founder of the Congregation of the Visitation. Her given name, Johanna, is a variant of the Greek Ioanna, which is closely related to the name Daionna.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook Joanna Baillie (1762-1851), a Scottish poet and playwright celebrated for her contributions to the Romantic literary movement. Her name, Joanna, shares the same Greek roots as Daionna.
Turning to the arts, Joanna Newsom (born 1982) is a contemporary American singer-songwriter and harpist known for her unique vocal style and intricate songwriting. Her name, another variation of Ioanna, carries a similar melodic quality to Daionna.
Lastly, Joanna Lumley (born 1946) is a British actress and author, best known for her roles in popular television series such as Absolutely Fabulous. Her name, Joanna, serves as a reminder of the enduring legacy and adaptability of this ancient Greek name across various cultures and eras.
People
Daionna + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daionna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daionna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 142 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daionna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,413,763 US residents.
Is Daionna a common name?
We classify Daionna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 144 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daionna most popular?
The single biggest year for Daionna was 2000, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daionna is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daionna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daionna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daionna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daionna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daionna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daionna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Daionna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.