The nameDania
Dania is a short girl's name, rising strongly in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Twofold
Meaning
It is linked to the Arabic dâniya, "near", or to the Hebrew through Daniel, "God is my judge".
Origin
Twofold, Arabic and Hebrew.
History
Rare until the 2000s, Dania peaked in France in the late 2010s and is still widely given, notably in Île-de-France and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Popularity of the name Dania
Dania in France
Dania was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 930 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Dania. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Dania in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 151 births a year.
Dania in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dania mean?
It is linked to the Arabic dâniya, "near", or to the Hebrew through Daniel, "God is my judge".
What is the origin of the name Dania?
Twofold, Arabic and Hebrew.
Is Dania a girl's or a boy's name?
Dania is a girl's name.