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Danae

Danae: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæneɪ.iː/ · /ˈdæni.iː/

Meaning and origin of Danae

  • A female given name.

How popular is Danae?

74U.S. babies in 2025
#913peak rank (1991)
7,449babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,443 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Danae (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #913 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #7365 in 1990. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Danae FAQ

What does the name Danae mean?

A female given name.

How popular is the name Danae?

Since 1880, 7,443 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Danae (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #913 in 1991. Its highest rank for boys was #7365 in 1990. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Danae a boy or girl name?

Danae is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,443 girls and 6 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.