Danila
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Danila first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 49 babies have been named Danila in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Danila is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,282 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,282
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Danila
Danila is a boy name .
Is Danila a boy or girl name? Danila is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,282 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,401. Danila is more commonly used as a girl name.
Danila is currently ranked #31,282 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Danila include Dan, Dani, Daniy, Daniie, Day, Daie, and Dankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Danila include Daniel, Danilo, Dani, Daniyal, Daniil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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