Danica
d(a)-ni-ca
US Popularity:2440
Origin:Slavic
Meaning:Morning star; Venus
Danica is a feminine name of Slavic origin, meaning “morning star” or “Venus.” In ancient Slavic mythology, Danica was a day star that was often worshipped at daybreak and thought to be the Sun’s younger sister. It was believed that Danica, or the morning star, would open the gates of the Sun’s palace to allow the light to fill the sky and create daylight. Danica is a radiant moniker symbolic of daytime, befitting for baby born at dawn.
Danica Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Danica is currently #1320 on The Bump
Girl:Danica is currently #608 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Danica is currently #2440 in U.S. births
Girl:Danica is currently #935 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2440
in 2022
- 421
from 2021
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