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.
"Daia experienced a steady increase in popularity from 2017 onwards, with a significant spike in births in 2023."