Danita: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “God is my judge”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Say it
- duh-NEE-tuh · 3 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Usually treated as a feminine diminutive or elaboration of Dana or Danielle, ultimately from the Hebrew root דין (din) 'to judge'. Usage and formation vary by language.
How popular is Danita?
Babies named Danita in 20247
Peak year1961
Total US babies since 18807,516
Danita is fading: recent use is about 44% of its level ten years before.
Names like Danita
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Danita questions
What does the name Danita mean?
Danita means "God is my judge". It comes from Hebrew. Usually treated as a feminine diminutive or elaboration of Dana or Danielle, ultimately from the Hebrew root דין (din) 'to judge'. Usage and formation vary by language.
Is Danita a boy or girl name?
Danita is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Danita?
7 US babies were named Danita in 2024. Its peak year was 1961.
How do you pronounce Danita?
Danita is usually pronounced duh-NEE-tuh.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.