Ilustrator saving SVG missing data-name attribute in exported SVG

[BStorm]

In Illustrator 28.5 and above an SVG export longer is emitting the data-name attribute. It contained an exact copy of the text in the corresponding layer name. 

The file ID43_V1.1.i.28.4.1.svg saved by Illustrator 28.4.1 and the file ID43_V1.1.i 28.6.svg  was saved by Illustrator 28.6.

Line 54 in ID43_V1.1.i.28.4.1.svg has the line:
<rect id="center_top_leading:_235_pt" data-name="center, top, leading: 235 pt" class="cls-3" x="21.4361" y="1196.6758" width="1691.3774" height="217.0928"/>.

If you open the AI file ID43_V1.1.ai you will see a layer with the name: center, top, leading: 235 pt. 

The corresponding line in the file ID43_V1.1.i 28.6.svg on line 31 looks like:
<rect id="center_x2C__top_x2C__leading:_235_pt_00000142166334487451118750000006251493092934391439_" x="21.4361" y="1196.6758" style="&st5;" width="1691.3773" height="217.0928"/>

This illustrates (pun intended) the difference between the different versions of Illustrator.  
Our software relies on the data-name attribute being there and having the same text as the layer name. Is it possible to restore this functionality in the next release of Illustrator?

Our current workaround is to advise clients to use an earlier version before Illustrator 28.5. However, this will work in the short term but we need the backwards compatibility long term.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @BSTORM,

Thanks for reaching out and sharing your concern. Kindly allow me some time to check this with the team. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,
Anubhav

[BStorm]

Any news about the resolution of this matter? We're eager to stay informed.

[Anubhav M · Accepted solution]

Hello @BSTORM,

Thanks for your patience. Our product is aware of the problem and is currently investigating it. Improvements to this will be made in a future release. Also, kindly upvote this UserVoice for the request (https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-desktop-bugs/suggestions/48696056-when-u...) and add your comments there. Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Thanks,
Anubhav