Danish

Q: How popular is the name Danish?

Danish is ranked #8964 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-AYN-ihsh ]

Boy Name #8,964 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Danish is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-AYN-ihsh.

Popularity Over Time

#8,964

Current Rank

Peaked 1993 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,964
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Daniel #16 Danilo #1096 Dani #3252 Daniyal #3813 Daniil #4830

Nicknames

Dan Day Danie Daniie

Middle Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions About Danish

Is Danish a boy or girl name?

Danish is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Danish?

Danish is pronounced d-AYN-ihsh.

How popular is the name Danish?

Danish is currently ranked #8964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Danish?

Common nicknames for Danish include Dan, Day, Danie, and Daniie.

Is Danish a common or rare name?

Danish is an uncommon name, ranked #8964 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Danish

Danish is a boy name .

Danish is currently ranked #8,964 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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

Alternative spellings of Danish include Daniel, Danilo, Dani, Daniyal, Daniil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.