Total births
251
Girls' name · since 1994
Danaja
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 251 babies named Danaja, peaking in 2001. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 251
- total births
- 1994–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
251 girls have been named Danaja since 1994, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Danaja has been recorded 251 times among girls since 1994, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2013.
- 251 total births
- 1994–2013 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
251 girls have been named Danaja since 1994, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2013.
- 251
- total births
- 1994–2013
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Danaja was born in this single decade.
2001
Single peak year
29 babies were named Danaja in 2001 - its busiest year on record.
Danaja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Danaja's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2013, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2001 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Danaja at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
2001
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Danaja popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2013
- Peak year (2001)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Danaja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Danaja's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Danaja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s
2000s
184 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 184 births (73% of all-time use).
Danaja by state
Where Danaja concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 2.0% |
Michigan share of Danaja's total US births 2.0%
5 of 251 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Danaja? ▼
251 babies have been named Danaja since 1994. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 2001 with 29 births.
When was Danaja most popular? ▼
Danaja was most popular in the 2000s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 2001.
Where is Danaja most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Danaja are Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Danaja been used? ▼
Records for Danaja go back to 1994, giving 20 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Danaja? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Danielle, Dana, Daniela, Daniella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Danaja's data
- Danaja's decade-level peak was the 2000s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Danajas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Danaja
Nearby Names Like Danaja
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Danaja
Danielle Girl
#524 371,803 births
Dana Girl
#1077 193,555 births
Daniela Girl
#280 68,514 births
Daniella Girl
#510 33,889 births
Danna Girl
#306 25,106 births
Compare Danaja side by side: Danaja vs Danielle Danaja vs Dana Danaja vs Daniela
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2013 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Danaja: Baby Name Since 1994 - 251 Births, Peak 2001." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/danaja. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Danaja draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.