Dania Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dania is an Arabic name meaning 'close' or 'near'.
Meaning of the Name Dania
Dania is a feminine name that is of Arabic origin. It is a variation of the name Daniya, which means 'close' or 'near' in Arabic. The name can also be traced back to the Hebrew name Dan, meaning 'judge' or 'God is my judge'. Dania has been used as a given name in many Arabic speaking countries as well as in Israel. It is a popular choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name for their daughter.
Popularity of the Name Dania
The popularity for the name Dania peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 313 births, which ranked number 1,619 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Dania had the most female births in 2007 with 313, which ranked number 887 out of 20,573 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1993 with 5, which ranked number 8,699 out of 10,169 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dania has declined slightly over the last ten years from 249 births to 239 births, a decline of -4.02%. Among females, Dania has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 249 births to 239 births, a decline of -4.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dania
- 20 Year Trend of Dania: 1.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Dania: -4.02%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dania: -4.02%
Popularity of Dania by State
Among females, Dania was most popular in Western states with 65 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 53 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dania. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 649 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 981 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1038 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1133 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1055 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1091 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 542 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 635 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 931 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dania
- Total Births of Dania: 238 (-0.41%)
- Female Births of Dania: 238 (-0.41%)
Given the downward trend of Dania over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.41% decrease in total births, for a total of 238 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dania have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 238 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.41%.