Holding steady.
Popularity of Danira since 1988
Babies named Danira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 51 |
| 2000s | 75 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Danira is a rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1988, remaining uncommon ever since. It reached its peak popularity in 2000, though it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, maintaining a low but consistent presence. Its origins are uncertain; it may be a modern English invention or a variant of the Slavic Danica. Despite limited data, Danira offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a melodic and uncommon name.
Danira is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a modern English coinage, possibly combining the popular prefix 'Dan-' with the fashionable suffix '-ira'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Danica, a Slavic name meaning 'morning star' or derived from the Slavic word for 'day'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1988 and saw modest use, peaking in 2000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Nira
Sibling names for Danira
Names that share Danira's style, for a brother or sister.
