Danaya
Every Danaya since 1979 — 796 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danaya
Danaya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,605 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 796 American babies have been named Danaya. Its peak came in 2005, when 50 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Danaya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danaya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #9,605 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,074 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,606 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,552 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,137 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,706 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,448 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,316 |
| 2017 | 17 | #6,878 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,509 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,112 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,257 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,239 |
| 2012 | 17 | #7,219 |
| 2011 | 29 | #4,834 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,772 |
| 2009 | 40 | #3,888 |
| 2008 | 26 | #5,474 |
| 2007 | 44 | #3,664 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,282 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,135 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,309 |
| 2003 | 29 | #4,450 |
| 2002 | 39 | #3,473 |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,415 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,320 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,714 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,456 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,032 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danaya in 2025?
Danaya ranked #9,605 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danaya?
796 babies have been named Danaya in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danaya most popular?
Danaya peaked in 2005, when 50 newborns received the name.
Is Danaya a boy or girl name?
Danaya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danaya rising or falling?
Danaya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.