Holding steady.
Popularity of Danaysia since 1995
Babies named Danaysia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Danaysia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1995, reflecting late-20th-century naming trends that favored creative sound combinations. It has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its prevalence remains low, with usage concentrated in the 2000s. Its peak year was 2005. The name is most often found in African American communities, following a pattern of elaborate coined names. Despite its rarity, Danaysia has shown a stable trajectory with sporadic but consistent use over the past three decades.
Danaysia is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It likely blends familiar sounds from names such as Danielle (Hebrew, 'God is my judge') and Aisha (Arabic, 'alive'), combined with the popular '-ysia' suffix seen in names like Anaysia and Kenya. Its usage has remained infrequent and primarily African American.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dana, Nay, Naya, Sia
Sibling names for Danaysia
Names that share Danaysia's style, for a brother or sister.

