UK girl's name
Danita
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "morning star" or "anise seed".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Danita is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Danita popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 6 births.
This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1999 to 2024. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Danita. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Danita ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 6 girls were registered as Danita.
- • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Danita as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
6 births
Estimated living
28
2026
Meaning
What does Danita mean?
Danita is a feminine given name that has its roots in the Spanish language. The name is believed to have originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages. It is a variant of the Spanish name Dana, which is derived from the Latin name Diana.
The name Diana was originally the name of the Roman goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. It is thought to have originated from the ancient Indo-European root "div," meaning "celestial" or "divine." The name Diana was also associated with the Greek goddess Artemis, who was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and fertility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Danita can be found in the 13th century. In the year 1285, a woman named Danita de Castilla was mentioned in a historical record from the Kingdom of Castile, which was located in modern-day Spain.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Danita. One such person was Danita Broughton (1886-1978), an American actress and singer who performed in vaudeville and on Broadway in the early 20th century.
Another notable Danita was Danita Delimont (1945-2011), an American artist and photographer who was known for her vibrant nature and landscape photographs. Her work has been featured in numerous publications and exhibitions.
In the world of sports, Danita Estrella (born 1983) is a professional tennis player from the Philippines. She has represented her country in several international competitions and has won several titles on the ITF Women's Circuit.
Danita Kuželički (born 1990) is a Croatian singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence after participating in the Croatian version of the talent show "The Voice" in 2013.
Lastly, Danita Hulen (1910-1996) was an American writer and journalist who worked for various newspapers and publications in the mid-20th century. She was also known for her contributions to the field of children's literature.
While the name Danita has its origins in Spanish and Latin, it has gained popularity in various cultures and regions around the world, with each individual bearing the name adding to its rich history and legacy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Danita over time
The chart below shows babies named Danita registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Danita, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Danita by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Danita 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 | #5891 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5707 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4395 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Danita
- 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
Danita: questions and answers
How popular is the name Danita in the UK right now?
In 2024, Danita was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Danita most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 6 babies registered as Danita in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Danita?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "morning star" or "anise seed".
How many people are called Danita in the UK?
A total of 28 babies have been registered as Danita across the 8 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.