Dania

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Pronounced DAN-ee-uh /ˈdæn.i.ə/High

Meaning: God is my judge; feminine diminutive of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyel: God is my judge), or from Arabic dania (near, close)Medium

In 30 seconds: A name with Hebrew and Arabic roots — either a feminine form of Daniel ('God is my judge') or from Arabic dania ('near, close'). Its three-syllable feminine sound places it alongside Daniela and Tania.

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Origin MediumHebrew, Arabic

MeaningGod is my judge; feminine diminutive of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyel: God is my judge), or from Arabic dania (near, close)

U.S. rank (2024)#1099 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births222 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,587

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

Dania may derive from the Hebrew Daniel (God is my judge) as a feminine form, or from Arabic dania (near, close). The Daniel root is one of the most internationally distributed names, found across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.

Dania has appeared in U.S. birth data primarily in Hispanic and Arabic-American communities. It ranked #1099 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? The Hebrew name Daniel appears in the Bible as a young man thrown into the lions' den — his steadfast faith and miraculous survival made him one of the most beloved prophets, and his name one of the most widely used in the world.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Dania — etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DaniyahDanyaTania

Nicknames

DaniNia

Famous Bearers

★Dania Ramirez (1979-)
Dominican-American actress known for Heroes and Devious Maids

If you like Dania…

Daniela— the fuller form of the same Daniel root

Danielle— French -elle form of the same Daniel root

Tania— three-syllable feminine name with the same -ia ending and sound

Sonia— Russian diminutive with the same three-syllable -ia ending

Nadia— three-syllable -ia name with the same gentle Slavic/Arabic feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dania mean?

Dania may mean 'God is my judge' as a feminine form of Hebrew Daniel, or 'near, close' from Arabic dania.

How do you pronounce Dania?

It's said DAN-ee-uh — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dania a boy or girl name?

Dania is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Dania?

Dania ranked #1099 for U.S. girls in 2024.