Close, near, or God is my judge
Daniyah has two primary etymological paths. In Arabic, it is derived from the word 'dania', meaning 'close' or 'near', often associated with the accessibility of fruit in paradise. Alternatively, it is frequently used as a modern feminine variation of the Hebrew name Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'.
Less common today
Daniyah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,695 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
