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Danira

♀ Girl

Pronounced duh-NEER-uh /dəˈnɪər.ə/Medium

Meaning: Danira appears in South Slavic naming (where it is read alongside Dana and Danica) and in Spanish-speaking communities, where it may also be heard as Da- plus Nira. No single settled etymology; routes are uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A smooth cross-border name: Danira is used in South Slavic and Spanish-speaking families alike (said 'duh-NEER-uh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSlavic, Spanish
MeaningDanira appears in South Slavic naming (where it is read alongside Dana and Danica) and in Spanish-speaking communities, where it may also be heard as Da- plus Nira. No single settled etymology; routes are uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13840 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619882024

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

Danira is a name of two homes: in the South Slavic world it sits beside Dana and Danica, and in Spanish-speaking communities it is used as a soft, modern pick, sometimes read as Da- plus Nira. No single documented etymology covers both; routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'duh-NEER-uh').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, smooth, and international.

Did you know? Danira travels well — it turns up in the Balkans beside Dana and Danica, and again in Spanish-speaking households, where the same three beats land just as easily (said 'duh-NEER-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Danira — South Slavic and Spanish-language use; etymology unsettled

Variations

DanyraDaniraDahnira

Nicknames

DaniNira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Danira mean?

Danira is used in South Slavic and Spanish-speaking naming, variously linked to Dana and to Nira. No single etymology is settled; routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Danira?

It's said duh-NEER-uh /dəˈnɪər.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Danira a boy or girl name?

Danira is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Danira?

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

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