Danni

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Danni Pronunciation

Danni is pronounced DAN-ee /ˈdæn.i/High

Meaning: Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'High

In 30 seconds: A breezy two-syllable nickname name from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my judge.' Stands on its own while carrying the strength of the biblical Daniel tradition.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningShort form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'

U.S. rank (2024)#3173 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births50 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Danni is a diminutive of Daniela and Danielle, the feminine forms of Daniel, one of the great prophetic figures of the Hebrew Bible. The name Daniel derives from the Hebrew dani'el, a compound of dan (judge) and el (God), meaning 'God is my judge.' The story of Daniel in the lion's den made the name beloved across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions.

As a standalone feminine given name, Danni became fashionable in English-speaking countries during the late 20th century, riding the trend for short, friendly nickname names used independently. The spelling with double-i distinguishes it from the more conventional Danny and signals a feminine identity.

Did you know? Danni gained pop-culture visibility through Australian entertainer Dannii Minogue, sister of Kylie Minogue, helping establish the double-i spelling as a distinctly feminine variant in the 1980s and 1990s.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Dani — Etymology and usage of feminine diminutives of DanielU.S. Social Security Administration Baby Names — Frequency data

Variations

DaniDanniiDannyDaniellaDanielle

Nicknames

Dan

Famous Bearers

★Dannii Minogue (1971–present)
Australian singer, actress, and television personality, and the younger sister of singer Kylie Minogue.

If you like Danni…

Dani— same name, alternate single-i spelling

Danielle— full form from which Danni derives

Daniela

Andi— same breezy two-syllable nickname pattern

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Danni?

Danni is pronounced DAN-ee (/ˈdæn.i/). Press play above to hear Danni said aloud.

How do you say Danni?

Danni is said DAN-ee (/ˈdæn.i/). Press play above to hear Danni said aloud.

What does the name Danni mean?

Danni is a short form of Daniela or Danielle, from the Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge.'

Is Danni a boy or girl name?

The spelling Danni (especially with double-i) is predominantly used for girls, distinguishing it from the masculine Danny.

How popular is Danni?

Danni appears in U.S. records as a rare but recognized given name, most often as a nickname used independently.