Danica

At a Glance: Name: Danica – Meaning: morning star (personification of the planet Venus in Slavic tradition) – Origin: Slavic – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: DAN-ih-kuh

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Danica is a Slavic name meaning "morning star," a nod to the personification of the planet Venus in Slavic tradition. It's a name with real linguistic roots rather than an invented sound, carrying that celestial image every time it's used. For a parent drawn to names with a clear, traditional origin, Danica offers exactly that.

Meaning & Origin of Danica

Meaning: Morning star (personification of the planet Venus in Slavic tradition).

Origin: Slavic.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Danica

Phonetic: DAN-ih-kuh   IPA: /ˈdænɪkə/

Popularity of Danica

Danica reached its peak popularity in 2007, when 1,109 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #307 nationally. Since then it has fallen off considerably, landing at #1555 in 2024 with just 136 babies named Danica that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1916–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Danica mean?

Morning star (personification of the planet Venus in Slavic tradition). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Danica)

How do you pronounce Danica?

Danica is pronounced DAN-ih-kuh (IPA: /ˈdænɪkə/).

Is Danica a popular name right now?

Danica peaked at #307 in 2007 and is ranked #1555 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1916–2024.)

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