Danna is a spelling of Dana that is especially popular in Spanish-speaking families; it is usually understood as a feminine short form of Daniel or Daniela, "God is my judge". Mexican singer and actress Danna Paola helped spread the name across Latin America and the United States. Danna entered the US top 1000 in 2002, peaked at number 267 in 2010 and, after a fresh rise to number 295 in 2023, ranks number 394 in 2025.