Danah

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAY-nuh /ˈdeɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Danah is usually read as a variant spelling of Dana or Danna, tied to a Hebrew root meaning 'judge' or simply used as an English given name; separately, Arabic Dana carries the sense 'pearl' or 'perfectly sized pearl.' The routes are uncertain here, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Danah reads as a spin on Dana ('judge') or Arabic Dana ('pearl'), said 'DAY-nuh'. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Arabic

MeaningDanah is usually read as a variant spelling of Dana or Danna, tied to a Hebrew root meaning 'judge' or simply used as an English given name; separately, Arabic Dana carries the sense 'pearl' or 'perfectly sized pearl.' The routes are uncertain here, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#8997 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,050

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

As a girl's name, Danah reads mostly as an -h-ending variant of Dana or Danna, a name long used in English and tied to a Hebrew 'judge' root; it also overlaps with Arabic Dana ('pearl'). The routes are uncertain, which we note. A gentle, tidy name (said 'DAY-nuh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, soft, and familiar.

Did you know? Danah can be read two ways — as a variant of Dana with a Hebrew 'judge' sense, or as the Arabic name Dana meaning 'pearl.' A soft, familiar-feeling pick whose routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'DAY-nuh').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Danah — Variant of Dana/Danna (Hebrew 'judge') or Arabic Dana ('pearl'); routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

DanNah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danah mean?

Danah reads as a variant of Dana ('judge' in Hebrew) or Arabic Dana ('pearl'); the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Danah?

It's said DAY-nuh /ˈdeɪ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Danah a boy or girl name?

Danah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Danah?

Danah is a rare name for girls in the U.S.