
The short answer
Dania is a feminine name used in Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Italian diminutive of Daniela." It ranked #1063 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, italian diminutive of Daniela. The entry lists its usage as Italian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Dania ranked #1063 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1063 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dania mean?
Behind the Name does not give Dania a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: italian diminutive of Daniela.
Is Dania a popular name?
Dania ranked #1063 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Dania a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Dania appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Dania (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.