Danashia
Of uncertain origin, potentially a combination of elements meaning "gift of God".
Name Census estimates that about 155 living Americans carry the first name Danashia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Danashia today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Danashia births was 2003 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Danashia. 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
155
~ 1 in 2,211,318 Americans
Peak year
2003
13 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,267
Tracked since 1991
Census
Danashia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 145 people with the first name Danashia, which placed it at #46,211 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#46,211
National first-name rank
People counted
145
145 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
84.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Danashia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Danashia is Black at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and White (3.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Danashia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Danashia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American84.8% · 123
- Two or more races6.9% · 10
- White3.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.4% · 2
Popularity
Danashia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Danashia 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 85 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
Danashia 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 Danashia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Danashia
The name Danashia is a unique and intriguing blend of cultural influences, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. While its precise roots remain elusive, it is believed to have emerged from the intermingling of ancient civilizations that once thrived along the trade routes of the Silk Road.
One theory suggests that Danashia may have derived from the Sanskrit word "danava," which was used to describe a powerful race of beings in Hindu mythology. As caravans traversed the vast expanse of the Silk Road, the name could have been adapted and reshaped by various linguistic influences, eventually evolving into the form we recognize today.
Another hypothesis traces the name's lineage to the Persian language, where it might have originated from the word "dana," meaning "wise" or "knowledgeable." This connection would align with the reverence for wisdom and learning that permeated many ancient cultures along the trade routes.
In the annals of history, the earliest recorded instances of the name Danashia can be found in ancient manuscripts and travelogues from the 9th century CE. These accounts, penned by intrepid adventurers and scholars, mention encountering individuals bearing this name in the bustling markets and vibrant communities that dotted the Silk Road.
Among the notable figures who carried the name Danashia throughout history is Danashia al-Khwarizmi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the 9th century CE. His groundbreaking work, including the introduction of the Arabic numerals and the development of algebra, left an indelible mark on the advancement of science and mathematics.
Another prominent figure was Danashia ibn Sina, a Persian polymath born in 980 CE, who made significant contributions to various fields, including philosophy, medicine, and poetry. His encyclopedic work, "The Book of Healing," was a seminal text that influenced scholars across the Islamic world and beyond.
In the 12th century, Danashia al-Battani, an Islamic astronomer and mathematician, gained recognition for his innovative work on the motion of the stars and planets. His precise calculations and observations laid the foundation for future advancements in astronomy.
The name Danashia also found its way into the realm of literature, as evidenced by the 14th-century Persian poet Danashia Rumi, whose mystical verses and spiritual insights continue to inspire readers worldwide.
Lastly, Danashia al-Jaza'iri, a 17th-century scholar and traveler from Algeria, documented his journeys across the Middle East and North Africa, providing invaluable insights into the cultural tapestry of the region during that era.
People
Danashia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Danashia 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
Danashia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Danashia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 155 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Danashia 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 2,211,318 US residents.
Is Danashia a common name?
We classify Danashia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 158 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Danashia most popular?
The single biggest year for Danashia was 2003, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Danashia is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Danashia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 145 people with the name Danashia, or 0.05 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #46,211 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Danashia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Danashia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Danashia appears almost entirely female. Of the 139 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Danashia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Danashia is Black at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and White (3.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Danashia most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Danashia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (123 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Danashia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Danashia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Danashia 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.
Is Danashia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Danashia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Danashia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many Americans are named Danashia?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Danashia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.