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Dania

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Dania: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2020.

A multicultural name with roots in both Arabic and Scandinavian traditions, Dania can mean “close, near” from Arabic دانية (Dāniya) or derive as a variant of the Old English and Hebrew name Dana, meaning “Dane” or “judge.” Actress Dania Ramirez brought the name to modern screens through roles in *Heroes* and *Devious Maids*. The name also appears in place names: Dania Beach in Florida takes its name from the Latin term for Denmark, reflecting Danish settlement. In Slavic languages, Dania is often a short form of Danica, meaning “morning star,” adding another layer of meaning.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20204 babies
Latest (2020)
#6364 babies
Total births
4since 2020
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).