Dani
How to say it: DAN-ee · /ˈdæni/
Short form of Danielle/Daniel; from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge'.
Dani was the 659th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 364 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #598 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #659 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 364 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,950 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #598 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,666 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Dani keeps climbing and the 2020s mark its strongest showing yet. It stands at its peak now with further growth likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
Light and clipped with soft edges and a crisp close. Andi and Charli share its playful spirit.
Other spellings
Honouring a Dani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,666 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #500.
Famous people named Dani
- Dani Stevens (born 1988)Australian discus thrower
- Dani Klein (born 1953)Belgian singer
- Dani Cameranesi (born 1995)American ice hockey player
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