The baby name Danalee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAN-uh-lee, /ˈdænəli/.
Danalee is English in Origin.
The baby name Danalee is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced DAN-uh-lee, /ˈdænəli/.
Danalee is English in Origin.
Danalee is a modern American compound given name formed from Dana and Lee. Dana has several roots: in Hebrew it is a short form of Daniel/ Daniella, meaning “God is my judge”; in Irish Gaelic, dána means “bold, daring”; and in Slavic contexts, Dana is both a standalone name and a diminutive of Daniela, sometimes associated with “given” or “gift.” Lee comes from Old English leah, “meadow, clearing.” Combined, Danalee evokes meanings such as “bold one of the meadow” or “God-judged in the meadow,” typical of blended English names.
The name appears in U.S. records from the mid-20th century, aligning with the vogue for double and -lee ending names. While never common, it remains recognizable in English-speaking countries. Variants and related spellings include Dana-Lee, Dana Lee, Danalie, Danaleigh, and Dana Leigh; short forms may be Dana, Dani, or Lee.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2016 | #934 | 5 | 9,437 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Danalee is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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