Danica

DAN-ih-ca, DAH-nee-tsa

Slavic

"morning star"

Danica Origin and Meaning

The name Danica is a girl's name of Slavic origin meaning "morning star".

While Danica may sound similar to Dana, Danielle, and Daniela, Danica is not a variation. Danica, a delicate and unique Slavic name meaning "Morning Star," is synonymous with Venus in many countries.

Though it's slipped down the charts a bit since its peak in 2007, we think Danica deserves even more attention given that it is at once feminine without being frilly, and easy to spell without being too common.

Danica has two noted namesakes: Danica McKellar, who played Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, and Danica Patrick, the first woman to win an Indy car race. It has appeared in the United States Top 1000 since 1977, picking up speed and peaking at Number 307 in 2007.

Danica Rank in US Top 1000

# 870 in the US

Danica Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 803 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Danica

• 870 US 2017
• 803 Nameberry 2025
• 537 Unique 2023

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Famous People Named Danica

• Danica Patrick American race car driver
• Danica Roem Member of Virginia House of Delegates
• Danica Mae McKellar American actress
• Danica Stewart American actress
• Danica Camacho seven billionth person born
• Danica Jade Moodie (b. 2006) daughter of tennis player Wesley Moodie

The name Danica in Pop Culture

• Danica Pure Spring, character in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim