Holding steady.
Popularity of Danitra since 1954
Babies named Danitra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 93 |
| 1980s | 181 |
| 1990s | 78 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Danitra is a rare American name that first appeared in records in 1954, a time when creative name blending was becoming more common. It reached its peak popularity in 1986, but even then it never entered the top 1,000 names, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. The name has remained stable in usage since the 1980s, never experiencing a significant surge or decline. Danitra is almost exclusively given to girls and has no strong regional concentration, with top states that are diverse. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely follows the pattern of other modern invented names that combine familiar roots with trendy suffixes.
Danitra appears to be a modern American name, first recorded in 1954. It likely arose as a creative combination of the popular name 'Dana' or 'Danielle' with the feminine suffix '-tra', echoing names like 'Monitra' or 'Lashandra'. The name saw modest use in the 1970s and 1980s, peaking in 1986, but has never ranked among the top 1,000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dani, Nita
Sibling names for Danitra
Names that share Danitra's style, for a brother or sister.
