Danica
Girl name · Slavic · pronounced DAH-nee-tsah
Verified name
What does Danica mean?
Morning star
Origin and language
Slavic
Language family: Serbian|Croatian|Slovak
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 821 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 4867 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Dana, Dani
Variant: Danika
Related: Daniel
Using Danica across cultures
Slavic mythological figure embodying the morning star.
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