Dani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dani is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my judge.' It evolved from the Hebrew name Daniel and is commonly used as a diminutive. The name is associated with positive traits such as friendliness and approachability. It has biblical relevance through its connection to Daniel in the Old Testament.
The name Dani is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dani has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3402nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3958th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4729th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4102nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3795th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7783rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1436th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1389th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1492nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1405th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 864th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Dani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dani"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɑːni/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Dani is derived from the Hebrew name Daniel, which means 'God is my judge.'
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Dani (short form in Hebrew and various languages)
Biblical Background
The name Dani has biblical roots as it is a diminutive of Daniel, a significant figure in the Old Testament.
Historical Usage
Dani gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly as a unisex name.
Variants & Derivatives
Daniel, Dan, Danya, Danie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dani is seen as a modern, friendly, and approachable name, often used for both genders.
Famous People
Dani Alves (Brazilian footballer), Dani Dyer (English actress), Dani Filth (English musician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dani"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dani"
"Dani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3402nd of 7552 | 108 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3958th of 10718 | 109 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4729th of 16616 | 157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4102nd of 24088 | 346 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3795th of 23106 | 340 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7783rd of 9204 | 11 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1436th of 12526 | 998 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1389th of 19264 | 1,232 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1492nd of 27321 | 1,551 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1405th of 35406 | 2,416 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 864th of 30306 | 3,762 |
Regional Popularity of "Dani" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
50.70% 3203rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
70.26% 3628th/5164 |
48.68% 3560th/7313 |
48.32% 3606th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
52.68% 3594th/6822 |
51.05% 3204th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dani" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
67.00% 1628th/2430 |
55.98% 1597th/2853 |
34.02% 944th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.92% 1701st/2937 |
48.95% 1705th/3483 |
52.79% 1857th/3518 |
27.77% 1123rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
42.20% 1555th/3685 |
39.84% 1783rd/4475 |
41.51% 2156th/5194 |
22.75% 1437th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
28.55% 1308th/4582 |
29.67% 1532nd/5164 |
21.39% 1564th/7313 |
19.79% 1477th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
22.19% 884th/3984 |
22.18% 995th/4487 |
11.90% 812th/6822 |
13.83% 868th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dani" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.