UK boy's name
Danis
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "morning star" or "the celestial Venus".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danis is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Danis popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4747, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2008 to 2015. 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 10 living people in the UK are called Danis. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danis ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Danis.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danis as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4747
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Danis mean?
The name Danis originates from the Old Slavic language and has its roots in the ancient Slavic cultures that inhabited parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The name is derived from the word "dana", which means "gift" or "present", suggesting that it was likely given to children as a token of gratitude or blessing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danis can be found in the Cyrillic manuscripts from the 9th century, which were written by the medieval scholars and missionaries Saints Cyril and Methodius. These texts played a crucial role in the spread of Christianity among the Slavic peoples and the development of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic alphabets.
In the 11th century, the name Danis was mentioned in the Primary Chronicle, a historical record of the early Rus' people and the foundation of the Kievan Rus' state. This suggests that the name was in use among the Eastern Slavic tribes during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Danis. One of the earliest recorded figures was Danis Nekhlyudov (1285-1348), a Russian nobleman and military commander who served under Prince Ivan Kalita of Moscow. Another prominent figure was Danis Mikhailovich Shakhovskoy (1534-1598), a Russian boyar and military leader during the reign of Ivan the Terrible.
In the 16th century, Danis Zbaraskyi (1550-1621) was a Polish-Lithuanian nobleman and politician who served as a voivode (provincial governor) in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. He played a significant role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's political and military affairs.
During the 18th century, Danis Aleksandrovich Fonvizin (1744-1792) was a Russian writer, playwright, and satirist who is considered one of the founders of Russian literary criticism. His works, such as the satirical comedy "The Minor" and the essay "The Cachectic", exposed the flaws and corruption in Russian society at the time.
Another notable figure with the name Danis was Danis Petrovich Shcherbachev (1890-1942), a Soviet military commander who played a crucial role in the defense of Leningrad during World War II. He was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for his bravery and leadership during the Siege of Leningrad.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danis over time
The chart below shows babies named Danis registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2015. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Danis, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2015, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danis by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4088 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Danis
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Danis: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danis in the UK right now?
In 2015, Danis was ranked #4747 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Danis most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Danis in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danis?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "morning star" or "the celestial Venus".
How many people are called Danis in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Danis across the 3 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.