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Daniya
Pronounced DAH-nee-yah /ΛdΙ.ni.jΙ/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic daniya, 'close, near; one who is near'; also linked to 'a beautiful gift, a generous one'; routes layeredMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Daniya comes from Arabic daniya, 'close, near; one who is near' β and is also linked to 'a beautiful gift, a generous one' (routes layered, which we note; it also reads as a feminine echo of Daniel). A soft, warm name across the Muslim world.
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, close-or-a-beautiful-gift at the root, and warm.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Daniya mean?
Daniya is Arabic for 'close, near', and 'a beautiful gift'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Daniya?
It's said DAH-nee-yah /ΛdΙ.ni.jΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Daniya a boy or girl name?
Daniya is a girl's name.
How popular is Daniya?
Daniya is a rare name in the U.S.