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