| Meaning | God is my judge |
| Origin | Arabic, Hebrew, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Dan-ya |
About Danya
Danya possesses an understated elegance that sets it apart in a world of more conventional choices. This name carries a gentle strength, evoking images of someone both thoughtful and determined. It flows beautifully in conversation and pairs well with a variety of middle and surname combinations. The soft consonants create a melodic quality that's easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures. Parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible often gravitate toward Danya for its balanced nature—neither too trendy nor too obscure. The name suggests someone who will grow into a confident individual with a unique perspective on life. Its brevity makes it memorable, while its uncommon usage ensures your daughter will likely be the only Danya in her classroom, giving her a special sense of identity from an early age.
Nicknames for Danya
| Dan |
| Dani |
| Anya |
Famous People Named Danya
| Danya Banya | Australian children's TV presenter |
| Danya Taymor | American theater director |
| Danya Ruttenberg | American rabbi and author |
| Danya Kukafka | American author |
| Danya Morrison | Canadian soccer player |
| Danya Mustafa | Iraqi actress |
| Danya M. Jordan | American professor and researcher |
| Danya Alhamrani | Saudi Arabian filmmaker |
| Danya Abdel Hameid | Egyptian journalist |
| Danya Hakky | American physician |
| Danya Cheskis-Gold | American artist |
| Danya Sherman | American entrepreneur |
| Danya Glabau | American anthropologist |
| Danya Levy | New Zealand journalist |
| Danya Hajjaji | Tunisian actress |
| Danya Golan | Israeli artist |
| Danya Abrams | American lacrosse player |
| Danya Barr | Australian soccer player |
| Danya Cohen-Wierzgacz | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Danya Kukurelo | Russian journalist |
Characters Named Danya
| Danya Pavlichenko | character from the video game "Call of Duty - World at War" |
| Danya Baron | character from the book "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor |
| Danya Kovac | character from the TV show "ER" |
| Danya Lohan | character from the movie "Machete" |
| Danya Hart | character from the book "Prom" by Laurie Halse Anderson |
| Danya Fairweather | character from the book "The Lost Witch" by Melvin Burgess |
| Danya Ruttenberg | character from the book "Secrets of Angels" by Danya Ruttenberg |
| Danya Slattery | character from the book "Life in Outer Space" by Melissa Keil |
| Danya Grewal | character from the book "Nerve" by Jeanne Ryan |
| Danya Cates | character from the TV show "Ghost Whisperer" |
| Danya Hernandez | character from the book "The Sound of Letting Go" by Stasia Ward Kehoe |
| Danya Rutledge | character from the book "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro |
| Danya Loebel | character from the book "Best Friends for Never" by Lisi Harrison |
| Danya Kaplan | character from the TV show "Sneaky Pete" |
| Danya Peck | character from the book "The Restoration" by Lisa L. Wiedmeier |
| Danya Sterling | character from the TV show "Good Behavior" |
| Danya Darlington | character from the book "Beneath the Skin" by Kyla Stone |
| Danya Keen | character from the book "Where She Went" by Gayle Forman |