Danica
How to say it: DAN-ih-kuh · /ˈdænɪkə/
From South Slavic 'danica', meaning 'morning star' or 'Venus'; related to 'dan' (day).
Danica was the 1,009th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 127 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 70% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,411 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,009 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 127 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,915 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −70% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,411 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rarer now than at its 2000s peak, Danica stands well below that high. Decline is expected to carry on soon.
What goes with it
Sharp and bright with crisp consonants, Danica carries sky and light imagery. Dahlia and Daphne complement it well.
Nicknames
- Dani
- Nica
Other spellings
Honouring a Danica in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Danica is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, English.
Famous people named Danica
- Danica Patrick (born 1982)American racecar driver
- Danica McKellar (born 1975)American actress and writer
- Danica Roem (born 1984)American journalist and politician
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