Danai
Danai is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,018 in the US, popular nicknames include Dan, Day, and Danie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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 .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,018
- Total SSA Count
- 14
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Also a Boy Name
Danai is also used as a boy name, ranked #27649.
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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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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis