Danna
Danna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge, arbiter, or grace.
Origin and history
Danna is primarily a variant of Dana, derived from Hebrew meaning 'arbiter' or 'God is my judge', though it is also considered an elaboration of Anna. In the United States, it has seen steady growth in recent decades, rising into the top 400 female names since 2020. It offers a modern double-n spelling variant to a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
25,106 babies in the United States have been named Danna since 1880. It ranks #918 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #357.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.2 %)
- CA (21 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- FL (5.3 %)
- NJ (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 85 |
| 1930-1940 | 204 |
| 1940-1950 | 824 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,348 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,193 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,651 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,192 |
| 1990-2000 | 981 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,454 |
| 2010-2019 | 6,949 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,215 |
Famous people named Danna
- Danna García: Actress
- Danna Paola: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- The double 'n' distinguishes Danna from the traditional spelling Dana, giving it a direct stylistic connection to names like Anna and Hanna.
- Danna has experienced a significant surge in U.S. rankings, reaching the top 400 female names between 2020 and 2025.