Dana

Pronunciation: [ d-AYN-uh ]

Boy Name #4,273 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4273, Dana is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Dana is a boy name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AYN-uh.

Parents who love the name Dana often also consider Daisy, Daisie, Daisey .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,273
Total SSA Count: 25

Alternative Spellings

Daniel #16 Dante #323 Danny #642 Dane #882 Dangelo #962 Danilo #1096 Dan #1931 Dandre #2542

Also a Girl Name

Dana is also used as a girl name, ranked #1076.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dana

Is Dana a boy or girl name?

Dana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4273. As a girl name, it is ranked #1076. Dana is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Dana?

Dana is pronounced d-AYN-uh.

How popular is the name Dana?

Dana is currently ranked #4273 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Dana a common or rare name?

Dana is an uncommon name, ranked #4273 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dana

Dana is a boy name .

Is Dana a boy or girl name? Dana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,273 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,076. Dana is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dana is currently ranked #4,273 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dana include Daniel, Dante, Danny, Dane, Dangelo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.