—2024 rank
1971peak year
192,989babies named Dana since 1880
▼ 17%5-year trend
Dana popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Dana mean?
From an old English surname of uncertain origin. It spread as a given name for both genders in the mid-20th century, boosted by figures like poet Dana (no single meaning is settled).
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, modern
Names like Dana
Same era, same vibe — if you like Dana, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Danas
- Dana Delany, actress
Spellings & variants
Dayna
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