Dani

Dani is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “giving, generous.” In 2024 it was given to 418 girls in the United States.

Dani at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Portuguese
Meaning
“giving, generous”
Pronunciation
/ˈdæni/

About the name Dani

Dani belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “giving, generous” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dani first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #676 in 2022, and in 2024 418 babies received the name — 9,970 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dani in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#676 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Dani in 2024
418
Total since 1880
9,970

Dani in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#571 in 1996
Babies named Dani in 2025
7
Total since 1996
462

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dani mean?

Dani means “giving, generous” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dani a boy or girl name?

Dani is a girl name. In 2024, 418 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dani?

Dani comes from the Spanish, English & American and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Dani?

Dani first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #676 in 2022, and 418 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dani?

Dani is pronounced /ˈdæni/ (IPA).

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