Dana

Meaning of Dana

The name Dana has a few possible origins, but the most common is Hebrew, where it means 'God is my judge'. It can also be a feminine form of Daniel.

Dana has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dana

After ranking as high as #311 in 2000, Dana has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Dana

• Dana Delany
  Acclaimed television actress
• Dana Scully
  Fictional FBI agent, The X-Files
• Dana Carvey
  Comedian and actor
• Dana Barros
  Former professional basketball player
• Dana International
  Israeli pop singer

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Questions about the name Dana

What does the name Dana mean?

Dana means the name dana has a few possible origins, but the most common is hebrew, where it means 'god is my judge'. it can also be a feminine form of daniel, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Dana a boy's or a girl's name?

Dana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dana?

Dana did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Dana most popular?

Dana peaked at #311 in 2000.