unisex name
Danila
dah-NEE-luh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 587
Danila is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 79% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1955, when 45 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1945.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Danila Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 160 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Danila?
In 2001, Danila was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Danila Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Danila
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Danila Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Danila over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Danila
- Pronunciation dah-NEE-luh
Sibling Names for Danila
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Danila — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Danila
How popular is the name Danila?
In 2001, Danila was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Danila a girl's or a boy's name?
Danila is used for both girls and boys. About 79% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Danila?
Danila has 3 syllables.
When was Danila most popular?
Danila peaked in 1955, when 45 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Danila a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Danila currently ranks #10,538 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.