Dannia
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "morning star".
Name Census estimates that about 455 living Americans carry the first name Dannia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dannia today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dannia births was 2006 (24 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dannia. 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
455
~ 1 in 753,306 Americans
Peak year
2006
24 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,319
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Dannia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dannia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 151 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Dannia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dannia 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 Dannia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dannias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dannia
The name Dannia is believed to have its origins in Greek culture, tracing back to the ancient Greek word "danos," which means "gift." This suggests that the name Dannia was likely given to children as a symbolic representation of them being considered a gift or blessing.
During the Byzantine era, the name Dannia started gaining popularity among the Greek populace. It was often associated with individuals of noble or aristocratic backgrounds, as the name carried connotations of being a cherished and valuable gift.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dannia can be found in the writings of the 5th-century Greek historian Priscus of Panium. He mentioned a Byzantine noblewoman named Dannia, who was known for her philanthropic endeavors and patronage of the arts.
In the 9th century, a renowned Byzantine scholar and mathematician named Dannia of Constantinople made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Her work on the properties of conic sections and her commentaries on Euclid's "Elements" were widely studied throughout the Byzantine Empire.
During the Crusades, a French noblewoman named Dannia de Montfort gained recognition for her bravery and leadership. Born in 1187, she played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Tyre against the Muslim forces during the Fifth Crusade.
In the 15th century, an Italian Renaissance painter named Dannia Ghirlandaio, born in 1449, was renowned for her intricate frescoes and religious paintings. Her works adorned numerous churches and palaces in Florence, and she was considered one of the most skilled artists of her time.
Another notable figure was Dannia Komnene, a Byzantine princess born in 1081. She was known for her literary prowess and authored several historical works, including a biography of her father, Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, which provided valuable insights into the Byzantine court life and politics of that era.
While the name Dannia has its roots in Greek culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions over the centuries, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, from academia and arts to military and literature.
People
Dannia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dannia 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
Dannia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dannia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 455 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dannia 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 753,306 US residents.
Is Dannia a common name?
We classify Dannia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 462 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dannia most popular?
The single biggest year for Dannia was 2006, when 24 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dannia is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dannia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dannia 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.