Dana
d(a)-na
US Popularity:1755
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Scandinavian, Persian, Hebrew
Meaning:From Denmark; Wise; God is my judge
Dana is a gender-neutral name with many different roots and meanings, giving baby plenty of inspiration to carve their own path. With its English and Scandinavian roots, it means “from Denmark,” a unique choice to celebrate your little one’s Danish ties. In its Persian origins, Dana can mean “wise.” Nothing celebrates baby as a bright, open-minded addition to your family like the name Dana. This title also comes from the Hebrew name Daniel or Danielle, meaning “God is my judge.” Whether you want baby to relate more to your family, faith, or their adventurous spirit, the name Dana is sure to do the trick.
How Popular Is The Name Dana?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dana is currently #1108 on The Bump
Boy:Dana is currently #620 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Dana is currently #795 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dana is currently #1755 in U.S. births
Boy:Dana is currently #4895 in U.S. births
Girl:Dana is currently #970 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#970
in 2023
+ 51
from 2022
Sources
SurnameDB, Last name: Dana
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Dan
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 117, pg. 377
WordSense, Dana
WordSense, Daniel
Quranic Names, Dana, A Non-Quranic Name for Boys and Girls
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