Danica

Danica is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 136 girls in the United States.

Danica at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Danica

Danica belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Danica first appears in Social Security records in 1916. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #307 in 2007, and in 2024 136 babies received the name — 16,391 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Danica in US records

First recorded (US)
1916
Best US rank
#307 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Danica in 2024
136
Total since 1880
16,391

Danica in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#850 in 1997
Babies named Danica in 2025
4
Total since 1996
418

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Danica mean?

The meaning of Danica is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Danica a boy or girl name?

Danica is a girl name. In 2024, 136 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Danica?

Danica comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Danica?

Danica first appears in US records in 1916. Its best-ever ranking was #307 in 2007, and 136 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].