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Danya

Girl name · 14 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Danya: 14 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1988.

Danya is a name with multiple roots, most often considered a feminine variant of Daniela, ultimately from the Hebrew Daniyyel, meaning "God is my judge." In Arabic, it can also derive from Daniya, meaning "close" or "near." The name is used across several cultures, from Eastern Europe to the Middle East, giving it a pleasantly international feel. Notable bearers include American rabbi and writer Danya Ruttenberg, known for her work on social justice, and

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
19884 babies
Latest (2012)
#8153 babies
Total births
14since 1988
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1988 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).