Kali vs Dana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kali

Boy #4,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"black, dark; time"

Origin: Sanskrit

Hindu South Asian Hawaiian American

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Boy #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Hebrew Dan-El

American English Czech Scandinavian

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Kali Rank #4,235

Dana Rank #4,273

Kali is more popular, ranked #4235 vs #4273 for Dana.

Is Kali or Dana more popular?

Kali is more popular, ranked #4235 compared to Dana at #4273 in the United States.

What do Kali and Dana mean?

Kali means "black, dark; time" (Sanskrit origin). Dana means "God is my judge (short form of Daniel)" (Hebrew Dan-El origin).

Are Kali and Dana boy or girl names?

Kali is primarily a boy name. Dana is primarily a boy name.