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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Danika — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Daniil|Danil
CelticGirl↓ Fading

Danika

dah-NEE-kuh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2347
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#2347
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 22
Peak rank
#1733 in 2020
5yr change
-167 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2347 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Danika

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2347

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-167 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Danika scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl3-syllableModernGift meaningRareContemporary
Character
creative spiritindependent naturecompassionate heartnatural leaderthoughtful presence
STRONG
High confidence

Danika is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2347 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -167 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2347 · very rare
Danika at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Dán, meaning 'gift' or 'bright'. A modern feminine form with roots in Irish tradition.
Language root:Irish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#1733 in 2020
5yr change:-167 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Danika Patrick
Racing driver
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Aisling
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Danika illustration
Name Intelligence
Danika · Overview
Summary

Danika is a Celtic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2347 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern character
Danika carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 167 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
danika.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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