Danya
Danya is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is my judge.
Origin and history
Danya is a name with multiple origins, functioning either as a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge' or as a Slavic/Russian diminutive of Danil, Daria, or Daniella. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice, maintaining steady but low-volume usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,649 babies in the United States have been named Danya since 1880. It ranks #2922 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1882.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.3 %)
- TX (25.5 %)
- IL (8 %)
- NY (8 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 78 |
| 1960-1970 | 197 |
| 1970-1980 | 468 |
| 1980-1990 | 452 |
| 1990-2000 | 599 |
| 2000-2010 | 908 |
| 2010-2019 | 639 |
| 2020-2029 | 219 |
Fun facts
- Danya serves both as an independent Hebrew name and a diminutive in Russian and other Slavic languages.
- While never entering the U.S. Top 1000, Danya has been continuously registered in official U.S. birth records for decades.