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Dana vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dana

Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge (short form of Daniel)"

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

Cultural Roots

American English Czech Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Dana Rank #4,273

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 vs #4273 for Dana.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Dana more popular?

Dana is more popular, ranked #1076 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Dana and Dana mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Dana and Dana boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Dana is primarily a boy name.

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