Danica
Danica is a girls' name of Slavic origin meaning “morning star, Venus.” Derived from the Slavic word danica, meaning morning star or the planet Venus as the dawn star.
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how do you pronounce Danica?
DAN-ih-kah
where does the name Danica come from?
A Slavic feminine name meaning morning star, the personification of Venus in Slavic mythology; it has also been derived from the word for day with a feminine suffix.
It is common across Slavic countries and has been used in the United States since the 1980s.
how popular is this name?
Danica has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 33 years since 1977, and fell outside it for 9. It peaked at #307 in 2007, and ranked #994 in 2018.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2018 | #994 |
| 2017 | #870 |
| 2016 | #865 |
| 2015 | #708 |
| 2014 | #557 |
| 2013 | #558 |
| 2012 | #509 |
| 2011 | #459 |
| 2010 | #425 |
| 2009 | #377 |
| 2007 | #307 |
| 1990 | #638 |
| 1980 | #925 |
| 1977 | #921 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Danica fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Danica?
- Danica Patrick
- Danica McKellar
what are the nicknames and variants of Danica?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
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what names go well with Danica?
Sibling names that share Danica's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Danica
What does the name Danica mean?
Danica means “morning star, Venus”.
What is the origin of the name Danica?
Danica comes from the Slavic naming tradition. Related forms include Danika.
How popular is the name Danica?
Danica ranked #994 in the US in 2018, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2007, at #307, and it has spent 33 years in the top 1,000 since 1977.
Is Danica a boy or girl name?
Danica is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Danica?
Danica is pronounced DAN-ih-kah, with 3 syllables.
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