Danita Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Danita originates from the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'. It has evolved from its Hebrew roots into a modern English name. Danita embodies traits of strength and femininity, and it does not have a direct biblical reference. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is currently viewed positively.
The name Danita is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Danita has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Danita' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4309th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 787th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 734th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2072nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8221st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15866th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Danita' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Danita"
Pronunciation
/dəˈniːtə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Danita is derived from the Hebrew name 'Daniel', which means 'God is my judge'. The name Danita can be interpreted as a feminine form or a diminutive of Daniel.
Meaning
God is my judge
Language Evolution
Daniel (Hebrew), Danita (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Danita gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a modern and feminine variant of Daniel.
Variants & Derivatives
Dani, Danna, Danielle
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Danita is perceived as a unique and modern name that conveys strength and femininity.
Famous People
Danita Harris, an American television personality, Danita McLain, a notable artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Danita"
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 "Danita"
"Danita" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4309th of 9204 | 79 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 787th of 12526 | 2,998 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 734th of 19264 | 3,234 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2072nd of 27321 | 945 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8221st of 35406 | 212 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15866th of 30306 | 48 |
Regional Popularity of "Danita" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Danita" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
30.04% 669th/2227 |
40.12% 975th/2430 |
23.13% 660th/2853 |
28.50% 791st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
22.81% 670th/2937 |
25.44% 886th/3483 |
18.05% 635th/3518 |
25.77% 1042nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
56.26% 2073rd/3685 |
42.19% 1888th/4475 |
47.67% 2476th/5194 |
54.03% 3413th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Danita"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Danita" 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.