
The short answer
Danna is a feminine name used in English. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of Daniel or Dan." It ranked #394 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of Daniel or Dan. The entry lists its usage as English.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Danna ranked #394 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 | #394 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danna mean?
Behind the Name does not give Danna a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: feminine form of Daniel or Dan.
Is Danna a popular name?
Danna ranked #394 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Danna a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Danna appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Danna — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.