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Danise is a rare feminine variant of Daniel, likely influenced by the French name Denise. It combines the Hebrew roots of Daniel with a phonetic ending common in mid-20th century American naming patterns.
Less common today
Danise isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,076 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).