Danica
Danica first appears in US records in 1916. It peaked in 2007, when 1,109 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 127.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Danica popular?
Declining Danica is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
| 2020s | 1,019 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,591 | |
| 2000s | 5,244 | |
| 1990s | 2,382 | |
| 1980s | 1,893 | |
| 1970s | 1,051 | |
| 1960s | 290 | |
| 1950s | 42 | |
| 1910s | 10 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Danica mean?
A South Slavic name meaning 'morning star', the personification of the planet Venus at dawn in Slavic folklore. The root is debated between a word for 'day/dawn' and related forms, but the 'morning star' sense is consistent across sources.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Danica mean?
Danica means Morning star. A South Slavic name meaning 'morning star', the personification of the planet Venus at dawn in Slavic folklore. The root is debated between a word for 'day/dawn' and related forms, but the 'morning star' sense is consistent across sources.
What is the origin of the name Danica?
Danica is of slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Danica?
Danica is pronounced “DAH-nee-kah.”
Is Danica a boy or a girl name?
Danica is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Danica a popular name right now?
Danica is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2007 peak.
How popular is the name Danica?
In 2025, Danica ranked #1634 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Danica most popular?
Danica was most popular in 2007, when about 1,109 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Danica?
Names similar to Danica include Milena, Zora, Nadia, Ivana, Katya.
What names go well with Danica?
slavic names that pair well with Danica include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Nikolai.