MallowbyNames

Danaja

dah-NAH-jah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2001
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Danaja since 1994

Babies named Danaja per year in U.S. Social Security records.

101929200020102020Most births 2001Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s38
2000s184
2010s29
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Danaja is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1994. It reached its highest usage in 2001, though it has always been rare. The name may be a creative combination of Dana (a name of multiple origins) and Anja (a diminutive of Anna). Since the early 2000s, its usage has remained stable but infrequent. Danaja has no strong ties to any specific region or state in the U.S., reflecting its status as an uncommon choice nationwide.

Danaja first appeared in U.S. records in 1994. It may be a blend of names like Dana and Anja, or a creative variation of Danica. The name has seen sporadic but consistent use since the early 2000s.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dana, Naja, Anja

Variants: Danajah, Danaja

Sibling names for Danaja

Names that share Danaja's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Sienna, Lila, Kira, Nina

Brothers: Darius, Milo, Luca, Ezra, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Danaja mean?
The meaning of Danaja is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly a blend of Dana and Anja.
Is Danaja a popular name?
Danaja is very rare. According to U.S. data, it peaked in popularity in 2001 among girls.
Is Danaja a boy or girl name?
Danaja is almost exclusively used for girls.