Why Dana Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Dana” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Dana” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Anad.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Naad.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Dana

The true meaning of ‘Dana’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Dana is a name that conveys a highly charged personality that attracts powerful ideas. You are diplomatic, gentle, intuitive, cooperative, and might even be a psychic. A gifted storyteller, you mesmerize others when you elaborate on the truth. You might not be aware of your powerful presence to others.

Your heart’s desire is peace and harmony above anything else. You need friends and society. Your gentle nature makes you avoid confrontation as much as possible. There’s always an internal battle when you are uncertain about something. Sometimes, you have difficulty stating your needs and opinions openly. Worse, you’ll give up when confronted by a more aggressive person to avoid a fight. You dislike the use of force.

When people hear the name Dana, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.

You prefer what works the best base on the system you have in place. It allows you to do things quickly and efficiently. You are down to earth and prefer structure over chaos. Your sense of determination is as solid as a rock.

Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.

Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream

Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone

Lucky day(s): Monday

Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber

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Is The Name Dana Popular?

“Dana” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Illinois as reported in the 1961 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 149 babies in Illinois have the same name as you in 1961. A total of 5,240 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1971 with a total of 6,934 babies. That’s a lot of baby Danas.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Dana” was recorded 246,311 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Danas to occupy the country of Sao Tome & Principe with an estimated population of 231,856.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 12 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1963 with a rank of #88 nationwide and was registered 5,049 times as a baby girl’s name. Dana became a popular girl’s name in the state of Oklahoma in the year 1969. It ranked #17 with 166 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1964 in the state of California with 708 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of New Jersey for 34 years from 1964 to 1999 (may not be consecutive).

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Dana” was recorded 24,682 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Dana, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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