Dani
Dani is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Dani is a short form or variant of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew name Daniyyel. It carries the meaning 'God is my judge'. In the United States, it is utilized as both an independent given name and a nickname for both males and females.
Popularity in the United States
1,085 babies in the United States have been named Dani since 1880. It ranks #3602 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1743.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.7 %)
- TX (22.9 %)
- GA (7.6 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- FL (3.8 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 59 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 225 |
| 2010-2019 | 255 |
| 2020-2029 | 184 |
Famous people named Dani
- Dani Carvajal: Athlete, Footballer
- Dani Ceballos: Athlete, Footballer
- Dani Olmo: Athlete, Footballer
Fun facts
- Dani originated as a diminutive of Daniel in various languages, including Hebrew and Spanish.
- Although frequently used as a feminine name, it maintains steady usage as a masculine given name in the U.S.