Holding steady.
Popularity of Danaka since 1975
Babies named Danaka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Danaka is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1975. Its peak year was 2008, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name shows a stable trajectory, appearing consistently but infrequently. Danaka's origin is uncertain and is likely a modern invention, possibly influenced by names ending in -ka, such as Danica or Alana. While not tied to a specific cultural or linguistic tradition, it fits a pattern of creative American naming from the late 20th century onward. With no top states of concentration and a calm, stable usage pattern, Danaka remains an uncommon choice.
Danaka appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Dana or Danica, using the popular -ka suffix found in many feminine names in the late 20th century. It has no known historical or linguistic derivation and first appeared in U.S. records in 1975.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dana, Kaka
Sibling names for Danaka
Names that share Danaka's style, for a brother or sister.
