The nameDani

Dani is a boy's name, a short form of Daniel.

Meaning

Like Daniel, it comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge".

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In France it was most popular in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Dani

Dani in France

2002ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (50 births)
850babies named Dani in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Dani was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 325 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Dani. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Dani in France were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 29 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dani mean?

Like Daniel, it comes from the Hebrew Daniyyel, "God is my judge".

What is the origin of the name Dani?

Hebrew.

Is Dani a girl's or a boy's name?

Dani is a boy's name.