Danah
Girl name · English · Old English
- US rank
- #8,860
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,866 in 1980
11 babies were named Danah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,390 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1956–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Danah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 147,059 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Danah, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Danah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDanah first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1980, when it ranked #2,866. Today it's #8,860, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendDanah has climbed 1,390 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,860. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Danah
Danah is a girl name of English and Old English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-nah”. US birth records list Danah for girls from 1956 to 2025, in 64 of those 70 years. Its best year was 1980, when it ranked #2,866 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,860, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesOld English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.4 | 740,741 girls |
| 1960s | 3.4 | 293,255 girls |
| 1970s | 8.5 | 118,203 girls |
| 1980s | 11 | 93,197 girls |
| 1990s | 11 | 95,057 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 97,276 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 77,700 girls |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,151 girls |
Other spellings of Danah
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Danah
What is the origin of the name Danah?
Danah has English, Old English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Danah a boy or girl name?
Danah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Danah?
Danah ranked #8,860 for US girls in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1980 (#2,866).