Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Danya
GirlHebrew, Russian· “God is judge, or pet form of Daniel”
- Meaning
- God is judge, or pet form of Daniel
- Origin
- Hebrew, Russian
- Pronunciation
- DAHN-yuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,283
- US babies 2025
- 33
- Best rank
- #1,641 (1977)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Danya
Danya is a Hebrew and Russian name that is usually said to mean “God is judge, or pet form of Daniel”.
Danya has two main sources. In Hebrew it is a feminine name related to Daniel, meaning God is judge, and in Russian Danya is a pet form of Daniil or Daniela. Both trace ultimately to the same Hebrew root, dan, to judge. The name is used for girls in Israel and among English speakers, while in Russia it is typically a nickname for boys. It is said DAHN-yuh, with the stress on the first syllable. Danya has a crisp, international feel. Dania, Daniela and Dana are nearby choices that share its sound and roots.
Popularity over time
Danya first appears in US Social Security records in 1939. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,641 in 1977, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 126 were named Danya. In 2025, 33 babies were named Danya, and it ranked #4,283 nationally. That is 44% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,685 in 1950, #1,843 in 1980, #2,435 in 2000, #2,458 in 2010, and #4,283 in 2025. Of the 3,649 US girls named Danya since records began, 25% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 639 babies. Since 2010, 858 more have been named Danya.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Anessa, Aleksandra, Naomy, Charis, and Seanna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Danya ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3209 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Danya is usually pronounced DAHN-yuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-ya”.
Middle names for Danya
A few middle names that flow with Danya: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Danya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danya mean?
Danya is a Hebrew and Russian name that is usually said to mean “God is judge, or pet form of Daniel”.
What is the origin of the name Danya?
Danya has Hebrew and Russian roots. Danya has two main sources.
Is Danya a popular name?
Not especially. Danya ranked #4,283 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Danya a boy or girl name?
Danya is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Danya?
Danya is usually pronounced DAHN-yuh. 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