Will my child share the name Daniya with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Daniya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Daniya in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Daniya becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Daniya is declining: down 754 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #2,070 in 2015.

Is Daniya a good choice for a distinctive name?

Daniya 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 Daniya a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Daniya

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Daniya is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Daniya in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Daniya

Daniya is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1035 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #2070 in 2015 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2000.

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