Danna
Pronunciation: [ d-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Danna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 109 babies have been named Danna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,171 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,171
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Danna
Danna is a boy name .
Is Danna a boy or girl name? Danna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,171 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #306. Danna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Danna is currently ranked #39,171 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danna include Dan, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Danna include Danny . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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