My judge
Danyka is a modern phonetic spelling of Danica. While Danica has Slavic roots meaning 'morning star', this specific spelling is often treated as a feminine variation of Daniel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge'. It is a rare choice that combines traditional roots with a contemporary, unique flair.
Less common today
Danyka isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,728 in 2008.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).