Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Danna
GirlSpanish, English· “variant of Dana; origin uncertain”
- Meaning
- variant of Dana; origin uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, English
- Pronunciation
- DAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #394
- US babies 2025
- 787
- Best rank
- #267 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Danna
Danna is often said to mean “variant of Dana; origin uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and English roots.
Danna is a variant of Dana that has become popular in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. Dana has several possible sources, including a surname meaning someone from Denmark, a feminine form of Daniel, and a connection with Danu, a mother goddess in Irish tradition, so its meaning is uncertain. The Mexican actress and singer Danna Paola has helped bring the double-N spelling to wider attention. Danna has a soft, simple sound, and it works easily in both Spanish and English.
Popularity over time
Danna first appears in US Social Security records in 1916. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 58 different years, starting in 1944. Its best national rank was #267 in 2010, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,226 babies. In 2025, 787 babies were named Danna, and it ranked #394 nationally. That is 31% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,053 in 1920, #834 in 1950, #1,043 in 1980, #1,605 in 2000, #267 in 2010, and #394 in 2025. Of the 25,106 US girls named Danna since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,215 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Caylee, Fernanda, Kyleigh, Maddison, and Kaydence.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Danna ranked highest in New Jersey, Nevada, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #186 | 44 |
| Nevada | #219 | 12 |
| Maryland | #243 | 21 |
| New York | #249 | 68 |
| Connecticut | #254 | 13 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Danna is usually pronounced DAH-nuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Danna
A few middle names that flow with Danna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Danna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danna mean?
Danna is often said to mean “variant of Dana; origin uncertain”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and English roots.
What is the origin of the name Danna?
Danna has Spanish and English roots. Danna is a variant of Dana that has become popular in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Is Danna a popular name?
Yes. Danna ranked #394 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Danna a boy or girl name?
Danna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Danna?
Danna is usually pronounced DAH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings