Danika
Danika is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Morning star.
Origin and history
Danika is a feminine given name of Slavic origin meaning 'morning star'. It gained popular recognition in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The name is often associated with the alternative spelling Danica.
Popularity in the United States
10,697 babies in the United States have been named Danika since 1880. It ranks #1572 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1523.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 40 |
| 1970-1980 | 532 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,033 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,733 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,623 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,156 |
| 2020-2029 | 580 |
Famous people named Danika
- Danika Yarosh: Actress
Nicknames
Dani, Nika
Fun facts
- In Slavic folklore, Danica or Danika represents the personification of the morning star.
- It is a common variant spelling of the traditional Slavic name Danica.