UK girl's name
Daniah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "low-lying, close to the ground".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Daniah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Daniah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 4 births.
This profile covers 16 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2001 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 16 living people in the UK are called Daniah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Daniah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 4 girls were registered as Daniah.
- • About 16 living people in the UK are estimated to have Daniah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
4 births
Estimated living
16
2026
Meaning
What does Daniah mean?
The name Daniah is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word "dana," which means "to come near" or "to approach." The name can also be traced back to the Hebrew name "Daniah," which means "God has judged."
In the Islamic tradition, the name Daniah is associated with the concept of humility and closeness to God. It is believed that the name encourages the bearer to seek knowledge and wisdom, and to live a life of spiritual fulfillment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daniah can be found in the Qur'an, where it is mentioned as the name of a wise woman who advised the people of her time to seek guidance from God. This reference has contributed to the name's popularity among Muslim communities around the world.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Daniah. One of the most famous was Daniah al-Maqdisi, a 10th-century female scholar and poet from Jerusalem. She was renowned for her expertise in Arabic literature and her contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Daniah al-Ghazali, a 12th-century Sufi mystic and philosopher from Persia. She was known for her teachings on the spiritual path and her advocacy for women's education and empowerment.
In more recent times, Daniah Ayubi (1931-2022) was a renowned Syrian writer and playwright. She was celebrated for her works that explored themes of social justice, feminism, and the Palestinian cause.
Daniah Azharian (born 1951) is a Palestinian-American artist and activist. She is known for her vibrant paintings that depict the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people.
Daniah Al-Saleh (born 1986) is a Bahraini swimmer who has represented her country in several international competitions, including the Olympic Games. She is considered a pioneer for women's sports in the Gulf region.
The name Daniah has a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in the Arab and Islamic worlds. Its association with wisdom, humility, and spiritual growth has contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Daniah over time
The chart below shows babies named Daniah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Daniah, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Daniah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Daniah 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5430 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3998 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Daniah
- Daisy 49,435
- Danielle 13,507
- Darcie 11,010
- Darcy 10,516
- Darcey 9,708
- Delilah 9,098
- Demi 9,052
- Daniella 4,324
- Destiny 3,732
- Diana 3,258
- Dorothy 3,104
- Dolly 2,246
FAQ
Daniah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Daniah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Daniah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Daniah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 4 babies registered as Daniah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Daniah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "low-lying, close to the ground".
How many people are called Daniah in the UK?
A total of 16 babies have been registered as Daniah across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.