Danai

Danai is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,018 in the US, popular nicknames include Dan, Day, and Danie.

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Girl Name #8,018 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Danai is a girl name, recorded for 14 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Danai often also consider Maizlee, Cydney, Chelsie .

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Historical Record

Danai first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.

Over 415 babies have been named Danai in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Danai is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,018 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#8,018
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#8,018
Total SSA Count
14

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Dan Day Danie

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Danai is also used as a boy name, ranked #27649.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Danai

Is Danai a boy or girl name?
Danai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8018. As a boy name, it is ranked #27649. Danai is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Danai?
Danai is currently ranked #8018 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Danai?
Common nicknames for Danai include Dan, Day, and Danie.
Is Danai a common or rare name?
Danai is an uncommon name, ranked #8018 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Danai?
Danai pairs well with Maizlee, Cydney, Chelsie, Jolina in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Danai?
Related spellings include Dana, Danae.

About the Name Danai

Danai is a girl name .

Is Danai a boy or girl name? Danai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,018 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,649. Danai is more commonly used as a girl name.

Danai is currently ranked #8,018 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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