Danica

Danica: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameSlavic origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdænɪkə/

Meaning and origin of Danica

  • A female given name from the Slavic languages.

Etymology

From Slavic female given name, from the Slavic name for the Morning Star (an aspect of the planet Venus).

How popular is Danica?

127U.S. babies in 2025
#307peak rank (2007)
16,522babies since 1880

Since 1880, 16,522 girls in the U.S. have been named Danica. Its highest rank for girls was #307 in 2007. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,109 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Danica FAQ

What does the name Danica mean?

A female given name from the Slavic languages. From Slavic female given name, from the Slavic name for the Morning Star (an aspect of the planet Venus).

What is the origin of the name Danica?

Danica is listed as a name of Slavic origin.

How popular is the name Danica?

Since 1880, 16,522 girls in the U.S. have been named Danica. Its highest rank for girls was #307 in 2007. In 2025, 127 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Danica a boy or girl name?

Danica is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 16,522 girls and 0 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.