Daytona: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: d-ahyt-ohn-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Updated on Jul 01, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Town of day

The name Daytona is primarily a gender-neutral name of American origin, meaning "Town Of Day. " It evokes a sense of energy, and vibrant history, particularly associated with the renowned Daytona Beach in Florida. Day, being a key figure. Over time, the city's name became synonymous with speed, due in large part to the Daytona International Speedway established in 1959. Despite its moderate use as a personal name, "Daytona " holds significant cultural and importance, symbolizing endurance, and history. Daytona is a strong and confident name, celebrated for its boldness and resilience, making it ideal for individuals with a dynamic spirit.

Daytona Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Daytona is currently #13370 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Daytona is currently #7566 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Daytona is currently #6357 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Daytona is currently #3582 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Daytona is currently #6963 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Daytona is currently #3935 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Daytona is currently #6467 on Kiindred Australian Names

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