Danika
A spelling variant of Danica, a female given name of Slavic origin.
Every Danika since 1966 — 10,697 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danika
Danika is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,550 in 2025 with 69 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 10,697 American babies have been named Danika. Its peak came in 2007, when 709 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 Danika stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danika year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | #2,550 |
| 2024 | 78 | #2,352 |
| 2023 | 87 | #2,182 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1,785 |
| 2021 | 115 | #1,772 |
| 2020 | 116 | #1,733 |
| 2019 | 144 | #1,511 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1,349 |
| 2017 | 166 | #1,387 |
| 2016 | 226 | #1,121 |
| 2015 | 267 | #1,006 |
| 2014 | 357 | #784 |
| 2013 | 361 | #750 |
| 2012 | 414 | #682 |
| 2011 | 475 | #605 |
| 2010 | 579 | #516 |
| 2009 | 659 | #470 |
| 2008 | 648 | #487 |
| 2007 | 709 | #454 |
| 2006 | 509 | #576 |
| 2005 | 298 | #848 |
| 2004 | 182 | #1,221 |
| 2003 | 150 | #1,351 |
| 2002 | 160 | #1,244 |
| 2001 | 157 | #1,254 |
| 2000 | 151 | #1,283 |
| 1995 | 153 | #1,145 |
| 1990 | 219 | #883 |
| 1985 | 84 | #1,475 |
| 1980 | 97 | #1,312 |
| 1975 | 79 | #1,352 |
| 1970 | 22 | #3,044 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danika mean?
A spelling variant of Danica, a female given name of Slavic origin.
How popular is the name Danika in 2025?
Danika ranked #2,550 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 69 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danika?
10,697 babies have been named Danika in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danika most popular?
Danika peaked in 2007, when 709 newborns received the name.
Is Danika a boy or girl name?
Danika is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danika rising or falling?
Danika is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.