Dashana
A feminine name of Hindu origin meaning "ten-eyed".
Name Census estimates that about 191 living Americans carry the first name Dashana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dashana today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dashana births was 1994 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dashana. 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
191
~ 1 in 1,794,525 Americans
Peak year
1994
16 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2005 SSA rank
#14,948
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Dashana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dashana from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 116 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Dashana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dashana 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 Dashana 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 Dashana
The name Dashana has its origins rooted in ancient Sanskrit, the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to the 2nd millennium BCE, it is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dashana," which translates to "biting" or "chewing." This connection suggests that the name might have initially referred to individuals with prominent or distinctive teeth.
In the sacred Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, the name Dashana is mentioned in various contexts, often associated with deities or mythological figures. However, it is difficult to pinpoint specific historical references due to the vast array of literature and the diverse interpretations of these ancient writings.
The earliest recorded example of the name Dashana can be traced back to the 5th century CE, during the Gupta Empire in ancient India. Inscriptions and records from this period mention individuals bearing this name, indicating its usage among certain communities or social strata.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Dashana:
1. Dashana Rishi (c. 800 BCE – c. 700 BCE): A revered Hindu sage and scholar who is credited with authoring several philosophical treatises and contributing to the development of the Vedic tradition.
2. Dashana Devi (c. 1200 CE – c. 1280 CE): A renowned mystic and poet from the Bhakti movement in medieval India, known for her devotional compositions and spiritual teachings.
3. Dashana Pandit (1550 CE – 1620 CE): A celebrated Sanskrit scholar and grammarian from the Vijayanagar Empire, renowned for his commentaries on ancient texts and his contributions to the study of linguistics.
4. Dashana Singh (1670 CE – 1738 CE): A valiant warrior and military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of the Maratha Empire against the Mughal forces in the early 18th century.
5. Dashana Dutta (1825 CE – 1905 CE): A pioneering social reformer and educator from Bengal, who advocated for women's education and fought against regressive social practices prevalent during the British colonial era.
While the name Dashana has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found usage across various regions and communities over the centuries. Its enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage and the timeless appeal of names steeped in historical significance.
People
Dashana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dashana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dashana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dashana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 191 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dashana 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 1,794,525 US residents.
Is Dashana a common name?
We classify Dashana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 198 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dashana most popular?
The single biggest year for Dashana was 1994, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dashana is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dashana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dashana 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.