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UK girl's name

Danah

A feminine Arabic name meaning "branch of a tree".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Danah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Danah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3533, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 7 births.

This profile covers 91 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 93 living people in the UK are called Danah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Danah ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 6 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2000, when 7 girls were registered as Danah.
  • Danah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #815 in 2012.
  • About 93 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3533

2022

Births in 2022

6

Latest year

Peak year

2000

7 births

Estimated living

93

2026

Meaning

What does Danah mean?

The name Danah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "dana," which means "low" or "humble." The name is often associated with humility, modesty, and grace.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Danah is sometimes interpreted as a reference to the humility and submissiveness one should have before God. It is considered a virtuous name, embodying the qualities of modesty and humility that are highly valued in Islamic teachings.

The earliest recorded use of the name Danah can be traced back to the medieval era in the Middle East. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Danah al-Ghazali, a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century. She was highly respected for her contributions to the fields of philosophy, theology, and jurisprudence.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Danah. One such person was Danah Zohar, an American philosopher, and author born in 1945. She is best known for her work on the concept of "Spiritual Intelligence" and her contributions to the field of quantum physics and consciousness studies.

Another prominent figure was Danah Boyd, an American researcher, and scholar born in 1977. She is widely recognized for her work on online social media, privacy, and youth culture. Her research has significantly influenced our understanding of how technology shapes society and human behavior.

In the artistic realm, Danah Khalil is a notable contemporary Egyptian singer and actress. Born in 1990, she has gained widespread popularity for her musical talents and has also appeared in several television series and films.

Danah Al-Bayaty is an Iraqi-American writer and activist, born in 1981. She is known for her literary works that explore themes of identity, displacement, and the experiences of women in the Middle East.

While the name Danah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities around the world, transcending cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Danah over time

The chart below shows babies named Danah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Danah, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2022, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Danah
02457199620092022

Decades

Danah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4557 9 2
2010s #4170 40 8
2000s #3728 25 5
1990s #3115 17 4

Geography

Where Danah is most common

The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Danah. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.

Danah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #815 in 2012.

Scotland
3

Across the UK

Danah in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland (NRS)

#815 in 2012

1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered

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FAQ

Danah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Danah in the UK right now?

In 2022, Danah was ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.

When was Danah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2000, with 7 babies registered as Danah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Danah?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "branch of a tree".

How many people are called Danah in the UK?

A total of 91 babies have been registered as Danah across the 19 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.

Where is Danah most common?

In the latest published local rankings, Danah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #815 in 2012. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.