Dania
Dania is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Close or near; God is my judge.
Origin and history
Dania is a female name with roots in both Arabic, meaning 'close' or 'near', and Hebrew, where it serves as a feminine form of Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'. It has seen consistent, moderate usage in the United States, appealing to parents looking for a melodic, international choice.
Popularity in the United States
8,818 babies in the United States have been named Dania since 1880. It ranks #1781 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1009.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.1 %)
- TX (21.1 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
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 | 21 |
| 1950-1960 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 310 |
| 1970-1980 | 497 |
| 1980-1990 | 692 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,381 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,403 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,060 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,373 |
Famous people named Dania
- Dania Ramirez: Actress
- Dania Gurira: Actress, Playwright
Nicknames
Dani, Danya
Fun facts
- Dania is popular across diverse linguistic communities, widely used in both the Arab world and Spanish-speaking countries.
- The name functions both as a standalone Arabic name and as a feminine variant of the Hebrew name Daniel.