Holding steady.
Popularity of Daneka since 1972
Babies named Daneka per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daneka is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, reflecting the trend of creative feminine coinages in the late 20th century. Its peak popularity occurred in 1993, indicating a brief period of limited use. The name has remained stable but uncommon, with no top states reporting significant usage. While its exact derivation is uncertain, it may share roots with the Slavic Danica, meaning 'morning star', or be a blend of Dana and a fashionable suffix. Parents choosing Daneka today opt for a distinctive, modern-sounding name with a soft, melodic quality.
Daneka likely emerged as a contemporary feminine name in the late 20th century. It may be a blend of Dana (itself a variant of Daniela or a feminine form of Daniel) and the popular suffix -eka, or an anglicized spelling of Danica, a Slavic name meaning 'morning star'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1972, peaking in 1993, and has remained in consistent but low usage, especially in the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Neka, Dana
Sibling names for Daneka
Names that share Daneka's style, for a brother or sister.
