Danai
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Danai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 5 babies have been named Danai in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,649 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,649
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Danai is also used as a girl name, ranked #8018.
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About the Name Danai
Danai is a boy name .
Is Danai a boy or girl name? Danai is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,649 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,018. Danai is more commonly used as a girl name.
Danai is currently ranked #27,649 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danai include Dan, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Danai include Dana . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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