Holding steady.
Popularity of Dama since 1921
Babies named Dama per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dama is a name that has appeared only sparingly in U.S. birth records since 1921. It first appeared in 1921, when fewer than five babies were given the name. Its peak year was in 1974, though even then the count was small. The name has remained consistently rare, with a stable trajectory and no significant usage in any particular state. For a family seeking a genuinely unusual name with old-fashioned charm, Dama offers a quiet alternative to more common choices. Its obscurity means it carries little cultural baggage, though its meaning and origin remain uncertain.
Dama is a rare given name with uncertain derivation. It may have originated as an English surname or as a pet form of Damaris, a name from Greek New Testament and possibly meaning 'heifer' or 'gentle'. In some instances, it could be a variant of Dama, a female name used in early 20th-century America, but its true etymology remains unclear due to limited historical documentation.
“Dama” around the world
Where Dama lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Dama
Names that share Dama's style, for a brother or sister.
