The baby name Dannika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdænɪkə/ (DAN-i-kah).
Dannika is Slavic in Origin.
The baby name Dannika is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdænɪkə/ (DAN-i-kah).
Dannika is Slavic in Origin.
Dannika blends Slavic roots with modern English styling. It is a respelling of Danika/Danica (a South Slavic feminine name derived from dan "day" with the suffix -ica and used poetically for Venus as the morning star). The core meaning therefore centers on "morning star" or "daybreak star," with a secondary association in English ears to Danielle (from Hebrew Daniel, "God is my judge") and to the rhythmic appeal of Annika.
In given-name data, Dannika surfaces largely from the late 20th century, reflecting the -ika/-nna sound trend in the UK, Australia, and North America. Usage remains modest compared to Danica, but the form feels contemporary and distinctive. Common variants and cognates include Danica, Danika, Dannica, Danyka (French-Canadian), and Danička/Danicka in Czech and Slovak. Short forms such as Dani, Danni, and Nika are typical, offering both casual and international-friendly options.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| Canada | Girls | 2014 | #304 | 5 | 2,797 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2020 | #911 | 7 | 8,768 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,229 | 8 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Dannika is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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