Dana

Girl's name

Dana is a name of Irish and Hebrew origin. In Irish, it means "from Denmark," while in Hebrew, it means "God is my judge."

Meaning From Denmark
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 230 Falling
Peak year 1971

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dana Delany - Actress known for "Desperate Housewives" and "China Beach."
  • Dana Scully - Fictional FBI agent on TV show "The X-Files."
  • Dana Bash - CNN chief political correspondent.
  • Dana Vollmer - Olympic swimmer with multiple gold medals.
  • Dana Perino - Political commentator and former White House press secretary.
  • Dana Jacobson - ESPN sports anchor and reporter.
  • Dana Tyler - News anchor for WCBS-TV in New York.
  • Dana Cowin - Former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine magazine.
  • Dana Loesch - Conservative political commentator and NRA spokesperson.
  • Dana Priest - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist for The Washington Post.

Sisters for Dana

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Brothers for Dana

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Name Variants

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