Danae

Boy Name #19,148 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Danae is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,148
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Dana #4273

Nicknames

Dan Day Danie

Also a Girl Name

Danae is also used as a girl name, ranked #1362.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Danae

Is Danae a boy or girl name?

Danae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19148. As a girl name, it is ranked #1362. Danae is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Danae?

Danae is currently ranked #19148 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Danae?

Common nicknames for Danae include Dan, Day, and Danie.

Is Danae a common or rare name?

Danae is an uncommon name, ranked #19148 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Danae

Danae is a boy name .

Is Danae a boy or girl name? Danae is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,148 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,362. Danae is more commonly used as a girl name.

Danae is currently ranked #19,148 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Danae include Dan, Day, and Danie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Danae include Dana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.