Daana

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Pronounced DAH-nuh /ˈdɑːnə/Medium

Meaning: Daana is a doubled-vowel spelling of Dana. As an English name Dana is of debated origin, often tied to Danish or Old English roots; as an Arabic and Persian name Dana means 'wise, learned' or refers to a perfectly sized pearl. The extra a lengthens the first sound.Low

In 30 seconds: Daana is a spelling of Dana, also an Arabic and Persian name meaning 'wise' or a pearl. It stayed rare and peaked around 2008 (said DAH-nuh).

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Origin LowEnglish, Arabic

MeaningDaana is a doubled-vowel spelling of Dana. As an English name Dana is of debated origin, often tied to Danish or Old English roots; as an Arabic and Persian name Dana means 'wise, learned' or refers to a perfectly sized pearl. The extra a lengthens the first sound.

U.S. rank (2015)#17053 ↘ Falling

2015 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 92

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Daana is a variant spelling of Dana, a short, cross-cultural name. In English Dana has uncertain roots and served both sexes; in Arabic and Persian, Daana means 'wise' or names a fine pearl. The doubled a marks a modern, phonetic styling.

Daana was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak around 2008. A girl named Daana then is a teenager today.

Did you know? Daana sits at a crossroads of naming traditions, reading as a simple respelling of Dana in English while carrying the meaning 'wise' or 'pearl' in Arabic and Persian usage.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Daana — Spelling of Dana; Arabic/Persian 'wise' or pearl

Variations

DanaDahnaDannaDaaniya

Nicknames

DanNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daana mean?

It is a spelling of Dana; in Arabic and Persian it also means 'wise, learned' or names a fine pearl.

How do you pronounce Daana?

It is said DAH-nuh /ˈdɑːnə/ - two syllables.

Is Daana a boy or girl name?

Daana is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Daana?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the two-thousands.