Dafna
Pronunciation: [ d-AFN-uh ]
Dafna is a girl baby name. Ranked #13,308 in the US, popular nicknames include Daf, Day, and Dafie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dafna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 79 babies have been named Dafna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dafna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,308 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,308
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Dafna
Dafna is a girl name .
Dafna is currently ranked #13,308 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dafna include Daf, Day, and Dafie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dafna include Dafne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis