| Meaning | morning star |
| Origin | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Dan-i-ka |
About Danika
Dynamic and spirited, Danika brings energy and warmth to any introduction. This name feels both international and accessible, with a rhythmic quality that makes it fun to say and hear.
The strong "D" opening gives it presence, while the softer ending prevents it from feeling too harsh. Danika works across multiple cultures—it has Slavic roots but doesn't feel tied to any single tradition, making it perfect for multicultural families or parents who want something globally minded.
The name offers the cute nickname "Dani" for childhood while maintaining its full sophistication as she matures. Danika has that wonderful quality of feeling familiar without being common—people recognize it as a name, but your daughter likely won't share it with classmates.
It's upbeat without being frivolous, distinctive without being difficult, and it carries a youthful energy that paradoxically never feels juvenile. This name grows beautifully with its bearer, adapting to whatever personality emerges.
Nicknames for Danika
| Dani |
| Nika |
| Nikki |
| Danni |
| Dinky |
Famous People Named Danika
| Danika Patrick | American former racing driver and the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing |
| Danika Yarosh | American actress known for her roles in "Jack Reacher - Never Go Back" and "Heroes Reborn" |
| Danika Stone | Canadian author of young adult novels such as "All the Feels" and "Internet Famous" |
| Danika Mori | Italian YouTuber and internet personality |
| Danika Hopper | Australian cricketer |
| Danika Good | Canadian synchronized swimmer and Olympic medalist |
| Danika Brace | American footballer who played for the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League |
| Danika Dow | American professional wrestler |
| Danika Garlotta | American artist and designer |
| Danika Golyar | American beauty queen and Miss Kansas USA 2019 |
| Danika Nadeau | Canadian actress known for "Outlander" and "Jamestown" |
| Danika Littman | American actress known for "American Sniper" and "The Comebacks" |
| Danika Fields | American actress known for "Star-Crossed" and "Code Black" |
| Danika Reed | American actress known for "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and "Stitchers" |
| Danika McGuigan | Irish actress known for "Philomena" and "Wildfire" |
| Danika Duffy | American actress known for "Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" and "Soul Survivors" |
| Danika Landry | Canadian actress known for "American Pie Presents - The Book of Love" |
| Danika Quinn | American actress known for "Mean Girls" and "Veronica Mars" |
| Danika Lee Massey | American figure skater and coach |
Characters Named Danika
| Danika Talos | Character in the movie "Blade - Trinity" |
| Danika Banister | Character in the book "The Silent Sister" by Diane Chamberlain |
| Danika Karson | Character in the book "The Vampire Diaries - The Return - Shadow Souls" by L.J. Smith |
| Danika Gorski | Character in the movie "The Maze Runner" |
| Danika Prado | Character in the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Danika Maris | Character in the book "Once Dead, Twice Shy" by Kim Harrison |
| Danika Ekaterina | Character in the book "Soundless" by Richelle Mead |
| Danika Samovar | Character in the movie "Dorian Gray" |
| Danika Hart | Character in the book "Perfectly Oblivious" by Robin Daniels |
| Danika Bryant | Character in the TV show "The Originals" |
| Danika Stone | Character in the book "All the Feels" by Danika Stone |
| Danika Delgado | Character in the movie "What We Do in the Shadows" |
| Danika Ryen | Character in the book "The Dark Calling" by Kresley Cole |
| Danika Harper | Character in the TV show "Prodigal Son" |
| Danika Karamazov | Character in the book "Captive in the Dark" by CJ Roberts |
| Danika Capel | Character in the movie "Mercury Plains" |
| Danika Bishop | Character in the TV show "The Protector" |
| Danika Ford | Character in the movie "Without Remorse" |
| Danika Winfield | Character in the book "Darkfever" by Karen Marie Moning |
| Danika Zarek | Character in the book "Born of Fury" by Sherrilyn Kenyon |