Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Danni
GirlEnglish, Hebrew· “pet form of Danielle, God is my judge”
- Meaning
- pet form of Danielle, God is my judge
- Origin
- English, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- DA-nee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,076
- US babies 2025
- 53
- Best rank
- #1,447 (1955)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Danni
Danni is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Danielle, God is my judge”.
Danni is a pet form of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew "God is my judge." It can also shorten Daniela or Danica, and for boys it sometimes stands for Daniel itself. In the Book of Daniel, the prophet survives the lions' den, and the name has been widely used by Jewish and Christian families. The double n and final i give Danni a playful, modern look. It is said DA-nee. It works as a full name or as a nickname kept for everyday use.
Popularity over time
Danni first appears in US Social Security records in 1948. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,447 in 1955, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 89 were named Danni. In 2025, 53 babies were named Danni, and it ranked #3,076 nationally. That is 37% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #6,401 in 1980, #3,288 in 2000, #2,650 in 2010, and #3,076 in 2025. Of the 2,673 US girls named Danni since records began, 28% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 550 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Linley, Jenevieve, Caia, Rainey, and Adaya.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Danni ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #3413 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 96% of US babies named Danni over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Danni is usually pronounced DA-nee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-ni”.
Middle names for Danni
A few middle names that flow with Danni: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Danni
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danni mean?
Danni is an English and Hebrew name that is usually said to mean “pet form of Danielle, God is my judge”.
What is the origin of the name Danni?
Danni has English and Hebrew roots. Danni is a pet form of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew "God is my judge." It can also shorten Daniela or Danica, and for boys it sometimes stands for Daniel itself.
Is Danni a popular name?
Not especially. Danni ranked #3,076 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Danni a boy or girl name?
Danni is mainly a girl's name. About 96% of US babies named Danni over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Danni?
Danni is usually pronounced DA-nee. 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