Girl · #12,132 in 2026

Dannika

Name: Popularity of the name Dannika in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dannika, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,132

Peak Rank

#3,158 (2008)

Total Babies

571

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1979

First Year

2020

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#3158

Peak Rank

571

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dannika

Dannika first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1979, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 53 Dannikas were born — ranking #3,158 that year. As of 2026, Dannika ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 571 Dannikas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dannika

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dannika is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dannika

What does the name Dannika mean?

Dannika is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1979. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dannika in 2026?

In 2026, Dannika ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Dannika most popular?

Dannika reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #3,158 that year with 53 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dannika most popular?

Dannika has historically been most popular in Oregon, Washington, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dannika.

Is Dannika a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dannika is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Dannika?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dannika include Tyree, Amera, Meosha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dannika

Dannika is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1979 and has accumulated 571 births in the dataset. Dannika's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #3,158. Use the chart and map above to compare Dannika's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.