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Danahi

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Pronounced dah-nah-EE /dɑ.nɑˈi/Medium

Meaning: From an indigenous Mexican (Huichol/Nahuatl) source, often taken as 'a beloved one; the one who loves'; sometimes linked to the Greek Danae; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A beloved one; the one who loves: Danahi is an indigenous Mexican name. Lyrical, cultural, and warm (said 'dah-nah-EE').
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Origin LowHuichol
MeaningFrom an indigenous Mexican (Huichol/Nahuatl) source, often taken as 'a beloved one; the one who loves'; sometimes linked to the Greek Danae; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#7983 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052025

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

Danahi comes from an indigenous Mexican (Huichol/Nahuatl) source — often taken as 'a beloved one; the one who loves' (sometimes also linked to the Greek Danae; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, cultural name (said 'dah-nah-EE'; nickname Dana).

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, a-beloved-one at the root, and cultural.

Did you know? Danahi is an indigenous Mexican (Huichol/Nahuatl) name, often taken as 'a beloved one; the one who loves' — a lyrical, cultural name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'dah-nah-EE').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Danahi — indigenous; routes uncertain

Variations

DanaeDanahyDhanae

Nicknames

Dana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danahi mean?

Danahi is an indigenous Mexican name, often taken as 'a beloved one; the one who loves'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Danahi?

It's said dah-nah-EE /dɑ.nɑˈi/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Danahi a boy or girl name?

Danahi is a girl's name.

How popular is Danahi?

Danahi is a rare name in the U.S.

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