Daylan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Precious, awakening, beautiful
Origin: Irish/Hawaiian
Popularity: Ranked #2576 in 2025 with 51 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Alana. Shares the meaning 'Precious, awakening, beautiful.'
Similar names: daylani, dakylan, dalan, dalaney, dalani, dalanie, dalanni, dalany
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Daylan? About 1 in 65,265 babies born in 2025 were named Daylan, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Daylan
What does the name Daylan mean?
Daylan means “Precious, awakening, beautiful” from Irish/Hawaiian roots.
What is the origin of the name Daylan?
Daylan has Irish/Hawaiian origin. The traditional meaning is “Precious, awakening, beautiful”.
How popular is Daylan?
Daylan ranked #2572 in 2025 — given to 51 babies that year.
When was Daylan most popular?
Daylan peaked in 2008 with 125 babies registered that year.
Is Daylan a boy or girl name?
Daylan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Daylans in registered births are male.
Is the name Daylan rising or falling in popularity?
Daylan has fallen 298 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2274 in 2020 to #2572 in 2025.
How long has Daylan been recorded?
Daylan appears in birth records across 50 years — from 1971 through 2025.