Girl nameCurrently #7,660 in the USRising
Danai
2 syllablesPeak year: 20225 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Danai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Danai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Danai |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 |
Danai through the decades
- Danai peaked in 2022, when 23 babies were named Danai in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Danai has risen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Danai currently ranks #7,660 in the US and is on the rise.