Dani

Meaning of Dani

The name Dani is a short form of Danielle or Daniela, meaning 'God is my judge.' It implies a connection to divine judgment or justice.

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

Popularity of Dani

Dani has cooled off, slipping to #747 in 2025, down from a peak of #676 in 2022.

Notable people named Dani

• Daniella Monet
  Actress, Nickelodeon star
• Dani Harmer
  British actress, Tracy Beaker
• Dani Evans
  America's Next Top Model winner
• Dani King Rowe
  Olympic gold medalist cyclist
• Dani Shay
  Singer-songwriter, Glee Project contestant

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Questions about the name Dani

What does the name Dani mean?

Dani means the name dani is a short form of danielle or daniela, meaning 'god is my judge.' it implies a connection to divine judgment or justice, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Dani?

In 2025, Dani ranked #747 for girls, down from #680 the year before.

When was Dani most popular?

Dani peaked at #676 in 2022.