Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Danya
Considering Danya? It is a girl name whose meaning is "God is my judge", rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Donya.
Danya meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: God is my judge
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Danya to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Danya as D·A·N·Y·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Danya is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Danya variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Danyaa, Danyae, Danyay, Dany.
- Nicknames: Dan and D.
- Middle names: Pair Danya with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Danya middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Donya, Danny, Dani, Dannie, Danae — full picks on the sibling names for Danya guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Danya? Browse our names like Danya guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Danya
What does the name Danya mean?
Danya means "God is my judge" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Danya?
Danya originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Danya?
Danya has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Danya a boy's or girl's name?
Danya is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Danya in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Danya sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Danya?
Names that share Danya's sound and style include Donya, Danny, Dani, Dannie, Danae.
What middle names pair well with Danya?
Good middle-name fits for Danya pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Danya is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Danya is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Danya?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Danya share its rhythm without rhyming — Donya, Danny, Dani all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.