Daniel vs Dhanya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #16
Total SSA Count: 8,391
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Dan, Danny, Dani

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Dhanya

Girl #12,566 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,566
Total SSA Count: 9
Nicknames: Dha, Dhan, Dhany

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Popularity Comparison

Daniel Rank #16

Dhanya Rank #12,566

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #12566 for Dhanya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniel ___

Daniel James
Daniel Patrick
Daniel Thomas
Daniel Michael
Daniel Joseph
Daniel Alexander

Dhanya ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniel or Dhanya more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Dhanya at #12566 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Dhanya mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daniel and Dhanya boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Dhanya is primarily a girl name.

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