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Daytona

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Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"God/Beloved; Grace"

Daytona is a modern given name derived from the Florida place name, used in American contexts with strong geographic association.

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Popularity History of Daytona

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10450Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Daytona did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Daytona Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Daytona.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Daytona

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Daytona mean?
Daytona means "God/Beloved; Grace". Daytona is a modern given name derived from the Florida place name, used in American contexts with strong geographic ass
What is the origin of Daytona?
Daytona is of English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Daytona?
According to the latest SSA data, Daytona is currently ranked #10450 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Daytona a girl name?
Daytona is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Daytona?
Popular nicknames for Daytona include Dayie, Dayt, dayt, dayy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Daytona?
There are many names similar to Daytona in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, American
Syllables3
Length7 letters
US Rank#10450
Trend↓ Falling
Starts withD

Sibling Ideas

Explore More Girl Names Like Daytona

Daytona has English roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our English baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Daytona appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Names That Mean Love and Names That Mean Strength for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Unique Baby Names and Biblical Baby Names.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Daytona pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Daytona beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

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