Danna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Danna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Danna?
Danna is spelled D-A-N-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Danna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Danna” is believed to mean “God is my judge” or “arbiter” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Danna is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it is linked to meanings related to judgment and decision-making.
- Pronunciation
- dan-uh · 2 syllables
Danna Popularity in 2025
Rank#394
Recorded Births787
- Girls usage fell 88 places to #394 and recorded 216 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 Danna Mean?
The name “Danna” is believed to mean “God is my judge” or “arbiter” in Hebrew.
Origin: Danna is commonly associated with Hebrew origins, where it is linked to meanings related to judgment and decision-making.
How Do You Pronounce Danna?
Pronunciationdan-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Danna?
- History
- The name Danna is attested in various cultures, including Hebrew and German contexts, with occurrences as both a given name and a surname documented in historical records.
Danna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 787 | #394 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,003 | #306 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,056 | #295 |
| 2022 | Girls | 899 | #353 |
| 2021 | Girls | 843 | #368 |
| 2020 | Girls | 627 | #487 |
| 2019 | Girls | 621 | #507 |
| 2018 | Girls | 594 | #527 |
| 2017 | Girls | 581 | #533 |
| 2016 | Girls | 610 | #510 |
| 2015 | Girls | 602 | #521 |
| 2014 | Girls | 564 | #549 |
| 2013 | Girls | 650 | #473 |
| 2012 | Girls | 625 | #490 |
| 2011 | Girls | 876 | #365 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,226 | #267 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 816 | #390 |
| 2008 | Girls | 758 | #424 |
| 2007 | Girls | 458 | #647 |
| 2006 | Girls | 579 | #522 |
| 2005 | Girls | 550 | #527 |
| 2004 | Girls | 426 | #643 |
| 2003 | Girls | 310 | #797 |
When Was Danna 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.
2010 · Girls
1,226 recorded births
National rank #267
2023 · Girls
1,056 recorded births
National rank #295
2024 · Girls
1,003 recorded births
National rank #306
2022 · Girls
899 recorded births
National rank #353
Where Danna 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #186 | 44 |
| NV | #214 | 12 |
| MD | #242 | 21 |
| CT | #248 | 13 |
| NY | #249 | 68 |
| TX | #282 | 122 |
| NE | #296 | 7 |
| CO | #298 | 20 |