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Daniyah

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Pronounced dah-NEE-ah /dɑˈni.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic dani, 'close, near', feminine -yah form — also a melodic feminine of DaniLow

In 30 seconds: Close and dear: Daniyah draws on Arabic dani, 'near', in a soft feminine form — also heard as a graceful feminine of Dani. Tender and melodic.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic dani, 'close, near', feminine -yah form — also a melodic feminine of Dani

U.S. rank (2025)#4000 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,698

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

Daniyah is an Arabic feminine name from dani, 'close, near', with the -yah ending — also used as a melodic feminine of Dani/Daniela (routes layered, which we note). It's a modern favorite.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab families. Rare, near at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Arabic dani means 'close, near' — and Daniyah pairs that warm sense of nearness with the popular -iyah ending's musical lilt.

Overall data confidence 62%

Arabic references — dani — routes layered

Variations

DaniaDaniyaDaniah

Nicknames

Dani

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If you like Daniyah…

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Daniela— a fellow Dani- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Daniyah mean?

Daniyah is from Arabic dani, 'close, near', and also reads as a feminine of Dani; routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Daniyah?

It's said dah-NEE-ah /dɑˈni.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Daniyah a boy or girl name?

Daniyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Daniyah?

Daniyah is a rare name in the U.S.