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Danasha

dah-NAH-shah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage blending elements from names like Dana and Natasha.

Peak popularity
1997
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Danasha since 1982

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

815231990200020102020Most births 1997Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s11
1990s114
2000s135
2010s13
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Danasha is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in 1982. It never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name reached its peak popularity in 1997, but since then its usage has remained stable at very low levels. It is primarily used as a girls' name, likely as a creative combination of popular name elements during the late 20th century.

Danasha is a modern invented name that first appeared in the United States in the 1980s. It likely combines the popular prefix 'Dan-' (as in Dana or Danielle) with the suffix '-asha' (influenced by names like Natasha or Tasha). The name saw modest usage during the 1990s, peaking in 1997, but has remained rare overall.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dana, Nasha

Sibling names for Danasha

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Danasha mean?
Danasha is a modern invented name with no well-established meaning. It is thought to be a blend of elements from names like Dana and Natasha.
How popular is the name Danasha currently?
Danasha is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the United States. Its peak usage occurred in 1997, but it has never been common.
Is Danasha a boy or girl name?
Danasha is almost exclusively used for girls.