Dannica is a unique and charming female given name of Slavic origin, particularly popular among Baltic nations such as Lithuania and Latvia. It is derived from the Slavic element 'dan', which means 'gift', signifying that the name was bestowed as a gift. The name Dannica follows the pattern of names ending in '-ica', which is commonly used in these regions to denote endearment or familiarity. Consequently, Dannica can be considered a beloved and intimate form of its root name, Dana. Despite its Slavic roots, Dannica has gained international recognition and can now be found among girls' names worldwide.
The name Dannica experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable spike occurring between 2006 and 2007 when it reached its peak popularity with 36 births in 2007 alone. However, after 2007, the number of annual births began to decrease, dropping below 10 births per year since 2014. Overall, there have been a total of 443 births named Dannica from 1983 to 2019.