Danya
Every Danya since 1939 — 3,678 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Danya
Danya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,283 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1939, 3,678 American babies have been named Danya. Its peak came in 2007, when 126 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 Danya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Danya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #4,283 | — | — |
| 2024 | 39 | #3,840 | — | — |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,301 | — | — |
| 2022 | 54 | #3,046 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,124 | — | — |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,029 | — | — |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,347 | — | — |
| 2018 | 50 | #3,216 | — | — |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,575 | — | — |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,745 | — | — |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,940 | — | — |
| 2014 | 75 | #2,422 | — | — |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,516 | — | — |
| 2012 | 80 | #2,342 | — | — |
| 2011 | 75 | #2,441 | — | — |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,458 | — | — |
| 2009 | 101 | #2,036 | — | — |
| 2008 | 107 | #1,970 | — | — |
| 2007 | 126 | #1,728 | — | — |
| 2006 | 96 | #2,052 | — | — |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,506 | — | — |
| 2004 | 86 | #2,104 | — | — |
| 2003 | 81 | #2,150 | 8 | #8,012 |
| 2002 | 88 | #1,989 | — | — |
| 2001 | 91 | #1,907 | — | — |
| 2000 | 63 | #2,435 | — | — |
| 1995 | 68 | #2,011 | — | — |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,745 | — | — |
| 1985 | 52 | #2,054 | — | — |
| 1980 | 59 | #1,843 | — | — |
| 1975 | 42 | #2,067 | 8 | #4,029 |
| 1970 | 47 | #1,861 | — | — |
| 1965 | 26 | #2,353 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,539 | — | — |
| 1955 | 10 | #3,833 | — | — |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,685 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,132 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,495 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Danya in 2025?
Danya ranked #4,283 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Danya?
3,678 babies have been named Danya in the United States since 1939, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Danya most popular?
Danya peaked in 2007, when 126 newborns received the name.
Is Danya a boy or girl name?
Danya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Danya rising or falling?
Danya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.