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Dahna

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Pronounced DAH-nah /ˈdɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Dana/Danna; by those routes it carries 'from Denmark' (English) or a short form of Danielle, 'God is my judge' (Hebrew). Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Dana: Dahna leans on 'from Denmark' or 'God is my judge' (said 'DAH-nah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Dana/Danna; by those routes it carries 'from Denmark' (English) or a short form of Danielle, 'God is my judge' (Hebrew). Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#12414 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 89

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319642024

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

Dahna is a variant of Dana/Danna, carrying 'from Denmark' (English) or 'God is my judge' (via Danielle) by route. As a respelling its route is layered, which we note — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'DAH-nah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Dahna respells Dana/Danna — so by route it touches 'from Denmark' or the Danielle family ('God is my judge') — a soft, modern spelling whose route is layered, which we note (said 'DAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Dahna — Dana/Danna variant; routes uncertain

Variations

DanaDannaDahnna

Nicknames

DahniNana

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If you like Dahna…

Dana— the standard spelling
Danna— a spelling cousin
Hana— a like soft two-beat name
Lana— a like -ana name in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dahna mean?

Dahna is a spelling of Dana/Danna, touching 'from Denmark' or 'God is my judge' by route. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dahna?

It's said DAH-nah /ˈdɑː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dahna a boy or girl name?

Dahna is a girl's name.

How popular is Dahna?

Dahna is a rare name in the U.S.

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