Danah
Every Danah since 1956 — 1,050 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danah
Danah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,997 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 1,050 American babies have been named Danah. Its peak came in 2012, when 32 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Danah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,997 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,349 |
| 2023 | 17 | #6,731 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,449 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,361 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,467 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,715 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,830 |
| 2017 | 19 | #6,346 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5,174 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,509 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,926 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,173 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,519 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,929 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,441 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,938 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,184 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,155 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,425 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,000 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,937 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,960 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,461 |
| 2001 | 19 | #5,872 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,031 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,559 |
| 1990 | 17 | #5,343 |
| 1985 | 16 | #4,674 |
| 1980 | 31 | #2,883 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,804 |
| 1970 | 8 | #5,929 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danah in 2025?
Danah ranked #8,997 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danah?
1,050 babies have been named Danah in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danah most popular?
Danah peaked in 2012, when 32 newborns received the name.
Is Danah a boy or girl name?
Danah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danah rising or falling?
Danah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.