Will my child share the name Daanish with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Daanish per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Daanish in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Daanish becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Daanish is declining: down 1,258 places since 2019, to #4,271 in 2024. It peaked at #642 in 2003.

Is Daanish a good choice for a distinctive name?

Daanish is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Daanish a popular baby name in the United States?

Daanish does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Daanish is a distinctive choice, ranked #4271 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Daanish in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Daanish

Daanish has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1578 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #642 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Daanish is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Daanish in their class.