Delayna
A feminine name with uncertain origin, possibly meaning "from the valley".
Name Census estimates that about 840 living Americans carry the first name Delayna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Delayna today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Delayna births was 2007 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Delayna. 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
840
~ 1 in 408,041 Americans
Peak year
2007
37 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,305
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Delayna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Delayna from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 291 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
Delayna 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 Delayna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Delaynas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Delayna, while Florida, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 16 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Delayna
The name Delayna is a modern variation of the name Delaina, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name Delaina is derived from the Greek word "delaina," meaning "woolen garment" or "purple robe." This connection to textiles and coloring suggests that the name may have been associated with the profession of cloth dyeing or weaving in ancient Greek culture.
Although the name Delayna does not have a long historical record, its precursor Delaina has been documented in ancient Greek texts and inscriptions. One of the earliest known references to the name Delaina can be found in the works of the Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century AD.
During the Byzantine period, the name Delaina gained popularity among Greek Christian communities. It is believed that some early bearers of the name may have been influenced by the Greek word "delaia," which means "mistress" or "lady." This association with nobility and respect could have contributed to the name's appeal.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Delaina is a 5th-century Byzantine noblewoman named Delaina of Constantinople. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Another notable figure in history with the name Delaina was Delaina of Corinth, a 10th-century Greek poet and philosopher. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, and she was celebrated for her eloquence and intellectual prowess.
In the 12th century, a woman named Delaina of Antioch gained recognition for her skills as a physician and herbalist. She was renowned for her expertise in treating various ailments and her dedication to caring for the sick.
During the Renaissance period, the name Delaina was occasionally used among Italian aristocratic families. One such individual was Delaina Contarini, a 16th-century Venetian noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her influential salon, which attracted intellectuals and artists from across Europe.
In more recent times, the variant spelling Delayna has emerged as a modern adaptation of the traditional name. While it does not have a long historical record, the name Delayna carries the essence of its Greek roots, evoking a sense of elegance, creativity, and intellectual curiosity.
People
Delayna + 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
Delayna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Delayna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 840 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Delayna 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 408,041 US residents.
Is Delayna a common name?
We classify Delayna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 866 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Delayna most popular?
The single biggest year for Delayna was 2007, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Delayna is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Delayna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Delayna 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.
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.