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Dana

male

Meaning

"Wise; Arbiter"

Used in several traditions with distinct etymologies, it functions as a concise unisex name across Hebrew, Persian, and English contexts.

BiblicalUniqueRareUnisexGender-neutral

Popularity History of Dana

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4206Ranked in 2024

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#4206

Dana was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+568

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Dana

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Dana, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Persian, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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