Dani Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dani is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dani?
Dani is spelled D-A-N-I. The name has 4 letters.
Dani at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- “Dani” is often a short form of names such as Daniel or Daniela, which derive from Hebrew elements meaning “God is my judge.”
- Origin
- The name Dani is used as a diminutive form in various cultures, often associated with the longer names Daniel or Daniela, which have Hebrew origins.
- Pronunciation
- DAN-ee · 2 syllables
Dani Popularity in 2025
Rank#746
Recorded Births364
Rank#4,139
Recorded Births25
- Girls usage fell 66 places to #746 and recorded 56 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 923 places to #4,139 and recorded 12 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dani Mean?
“Dani” is often a short form of names such as Daniel or Daniela, which derive from Hebrew elements meaning “God is my judge.”
Origin: The name Dani is used as a diminutive form in various cultures, often associated with the longer names Daniel or Daniela, which have Hebrew origins.
How Do You Pronounce Dani?
PronunciationDAN-ee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dani?
- History
- Dani has been used as a familiar form of Daniel and Daniela in multiple languages and cultures.
Dani Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 364 | #746 |
| 2025 | Boys | 25 | #4,139 |
| 2024 | Girls | 420 | #680 |
| 2024 | Boys | 37 | #3,216 |
| 2023 | Girls | 364 | #773 |
| 2023 | Boys | 36 | #3,293 |
| 2022 | Girls | 432 | #674 |
| 2022 | Boys | 30 | #3,691 |
| 2021 | Girls | 389 | #732 |
| 2021 | Boys | 21 | #4,628 |
| 2020 | Girls | 337 | #803 |
| 2020 | Boys | 35 | #3,202 |
| 2019 | Girls | 311 | #861 |
| 2019 | Boys | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2018 | Girls | 284 | #939 |
| 2018 | Boys | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2017 | Girls | 246 | #1,046 |
| 2017 | Boys | 20 | #4,746 |
| 2016 | Girls | 244 | #1,068 |
| 2016 | Boys | 28 | #3,776 |
| 2015 | Girls | 259 | #1,030 |
| 2015 | Boys | 31 | #3,513 |
| 2014 | Girls | 249 | #1,040 |
| 2014 | Boys | 23 | #4,263 |
When Was Dani Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Girls
432 recorded births
National rank #674
2024 · Girls
420 recorded births
National rank #680
2021 · Girls
389 recorded births
National rank #732
2025 · Girls
364 recorded births
National rank #746
Where Dani Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MS | #196 | 13 |
| WV | #204 | 8 |
| LA | #224 | 19 |
| KY | #331 | 13 |
| OK | #340 | 12 |
| AL | #391 | 12 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |
| TN | #497 | 15 |