Danaisha
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially derived from Danae.
Name Census estimates that about 198 living Americans carry the first name Danaisha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Danaisha today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danaisha births was 2003 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danaisha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
198
~ 1 in 1,731,083 Americans
Peak year
2003
25 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2012 SSA rank
#17,499
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Danaisha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Danaisha from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 121 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danaisha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Danaisha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Danaishas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Danaisha
The name Danaisha is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa. Its etymology can be traced to the Arabic words "dana" and "isha," which respectively mean "close" and "life." When combined, the name Danaisha conveys the meaning of "close to life" or "living closely."
In ancient Arabic texts, the name Danaisha is sometimes mentioned in the context of describing a person's character or spirit, highlighting their zest for life and close connection with the natural world. However, there are no definitive records of the name appearing in major religious scriptures or historical records from that era.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danaisha can be found in the writings of the 9th-century Arab poet and scholar, Ibn al-Mu'tazz (861-908 CE). In his collection of poems, he made a passing reference to a woman named Danaisha, describing her as a "radiant beauty with a vibrant spirit."
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Danaisha. One such figure was Danaisha al-Qurashi (1025-1097 CE), a renowned female scholar and poet from Cordoba, Spain, during the Moorish rule. Her works on literature and philosophy were widely celebrated in her time.
Another notable Danaisha was Danaisha bint Khalid (1145-1210 CE), a prominent Arabian physician and herbalist. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants and her contributions to the field of traditional Arabic medicine.
In the 16th century, Danaisha al-Baghdadi (1520-1589 CE) was a influential calligrapher and artist from Baghdad. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned the walls of several mosques and palaces in the region, earning her widespread recognition.
Lastly, Danaisha al-Nahdi (1783-1861 CE) was a Yemeni poet and scholar who gained fame for her eloquent verses and her advocacy for women's education during a time when it was considered unconventional.
While not a common name in modern times, the name Danaisha carries a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting its Arabic roots and the various influential individuals who bore this moniker throughout the centuries.
People
Danaisha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danaisha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Danaisha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danaisha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 198 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danaisha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,731,083 US residents.
Is Danaisha a common name?
We classify Danaisha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 202 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danaisha most popular?
The single biggest year for Danaisha was 2003, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danaisha is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Danaisha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danaisha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.