Dani
Dani is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Dani is a short form of Danielle or Daniela, derived from the Hebrew name Daniel. It has gained popularity in the United States both as an affectionate diminutive and as a independent given name. Its usage for female infants has increased noticeably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
10,339 babies in the United States have been named Dani since 1880. It ranks #1600 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #714.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.9 %)
- TX (13.5 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- OH (4.6 %)
- PA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 46 |
| 1950-1960 | 641 |
| 1960-1970 | 688 |
| 1970-1980 | 778 |
| 1980-1990 | 883 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,055 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,496 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,446 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,306 |
Famous people named Dani
- Dani Leigh: Singer, Dancer
- Dani Daniels: Media Personality, Artist
Fun facts
- While traditionally a nickname for Danielle or Daniela, Dani is increasingly registered as an official stand-alone name in the U.S.
- The name traces back to the Biblical Hebrew root 'din', meaning to judge.