Danna
Danna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Danna
Root meaning: “of Anna”
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
As a surname from French D'Anna (“of Anna”). The given name is more probably a feminine form coined from Dan or Daniel.
How popular is Danna?
Since 1880, 25,106 girls and 134 boys in the U.S. have been named Danna (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #267 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2615 in 1950. In 2025 it ranked #394 for girls, with 787 babies given the name.
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Danna FAQ
What does the name Danna mean?
Danna traces back to a root meaning "of Anna". A female given name from Hebrew. As a surname from French D'Anna (“of Anna”). The given name is more probably a feminine form coined from Dan or Daniel.
What is the origin of the name Danna?
Danna is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Danna?
Since 1880, 25,106 girls and 134 boys in the U.S. have been named Danna (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #267 in 2010. Its highest rank for boys was #2615 in 1950. In 2025 it ranked #394 for girls, with 787 babies given the name.
Is Danna a boy or girl name?
Danna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 25,106 girls and 134 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.