Declining since 2008, #4,265 for girls today.
Popularity of Danya since 1939
Babies named Danya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 197 |
| 1970s | 468 |
| 1980s | 452 |
| 1990s | 599 |
| 2000s | 908 |
| 2010s | 639 |
| 2020s | 219 |
Meaning & origin
Danya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1939 and has remained a relatively uncommon choice ever since. Its peak year was 2007, but its popularity has been falling since 2008. The most common state for the name is California. Given its rarity, Danya offers a distinctive sound without being unfamiliar, likely due to its similarity to names like Tanya and Daniella. Parents may be drawn to its simple two-syllable structure and soft ending, which fits modern naming trends.
Danya first appeared in U.S. records in 1939 and may be a creative respelling of Tanya, itself a Russian diminutive of Tatiana. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Daniel or a derivative of the Hebrew word 'dan' (to judge). Given its late emergence and varied possible sources, its exact derivation is unclear.
Where Danya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Danya” around the world
Where Danya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Sibling names for Danya
Names that share Danya's style, for a brother or sister.
