Danae vs Leotha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danae

Girl #1,362 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"she who judges"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
167
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dani, Dana

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Leotha

Boy #19,346 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted"

Origin: Latin-English

Cultural Roots

African-American American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,346
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Danae Rank #1,362
Leotha Rank #19,346

Danae is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #19346 for Leotha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danae ___

  • Danae Rose
  • Danae Marie
  • Danae Grace
  • Danae Sophia
  • Danae Elena
  • Danae Pearl

Leotha ___

  • Leotha James
  • Leotha Ray
  • Leotha Eugene
  • Leotha Bernard
  • Leotha Earl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danae

Penelope Callista Phoebe Orion Lysander

If you choose Leotha

Leotha Leola Leonidas Leota

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danae or Leotha more popular?

Danae is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Leotha at #19346 in the United States.

What do Danae and Leotha mean?

Danae means "she who judges" (Greek origin). Leotha means "lion-hearted" (Latin-English origin).

Are Danae and Leotha boy or girl names?

Danae is primarily a girl name. Leotha is primarily a boy name.

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