From Denmark; Scandinavian origin meaning "from the land of the Danes"
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Dana is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From Denmark; Scandinavian origin meaning "from the land of the Danes"". Listed origin: Scandinavian.
DAY-nah
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In 2023, Dana ranked #976 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2023 | #976 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Dana is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "From Denmark; Scandinavian origin meaning "from the land of the Danes"". Listed origin: Scandinavian.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DAY-nah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2023, Dana ranked #976 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Dan. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Dana Rose, Dana Grace, Dana Marie, Dana Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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