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Dannah

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Pronounced DAN-ah /ˈdæn.ɑ/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Dannah — a town in the hill country of Judah (of uncertain older meaning); also read as a form of Dana; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A biblical place-name; a form of Dana: Dannah. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Dannah — a town in the hill country of Judah (of uncertain older meaning); also read as a form of Dana; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8036 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 609

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919652024

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

Dannah comes from the Hebrew Dannah — a town in the hill country of Judah (of uncertain older meaning); it is also read as a form of Dana (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAN-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Christian families. Rare, a-biblical-place-name, and classic.

Did you know? Dannah is a biblical place-name — a town in the hill country of Judah — also read as a form of Dana, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DAN-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dannah — routes layered

Variations

DanaDanahDanna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dannah mean?

Dannah is a Hebrew biblical place-name (a town in Judah) and a form of Dana; the older meaning is uncertain, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Dannah?

It's said DAN-ah /ˈdæn.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dannah a boy or girl name?

Dannah is a girl's name.

How popular is Dannah?

Dannah is a rare name in the U.S.

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