Dana Bodnar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dana Bodnar — from Denmark
189K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dana Bodnar is a name that combines Arabic origins. The first name Dana is a feminine given name of Arabic origin. Dana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990. It has since fallen in popularity and was ranked the 446th most popular name given to girls born in the United States in 2007. As a male forename it was of the 314th rank out of 1,219 in the 1990 U.S. census. Derivations The name has multiple derivations. Dana or Danah, in Arabic, means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable and beautiful pearl'. The surname Bodnar: Adam Bodnar (born 1977), Polish lawyer, educator, human rights activist and politician Alexandru Bodnar (born 1990), Romanian archer András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer Andrew Bodnar (1954–2026), English bass guitarist Gizella Bodnár (1926–2019), Hungarian criminal Gus Bodnar (1923–2005), Canadian ice hockey player Jana Bodnárová (born 1950), Slovak writer Janet Bodnar, American journalist Lajos Bodnar, Hungarian sprint canoeist László Bodnár (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Leslie Bodnar (1916–2014), American surgeon Lisa Bodnar, American nutritional . Dana is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 189K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dana reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dana

Meaning: from Denmark

Arabic

Dana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990. It has since fallen in popularity and was ranked the 446th most popular name given to girls born in the United States in 2007. As a male forename it was of the 314th rank out of 1,219 in the 1990 U.S. census. Derivations The name has multiple derivations. Dana or Danah, in Arabic, means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable and beautiful pearl'.

Surname: Bodnar

Slavic

Adam Bodnar (born 1977), Polish lawyer, educator, human rights activist and politician Alexandru Bodnar (born 1990), Romanian archer András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer Andrew Bodnar (1954–2026), English bass guitarist Gizella Bodnár (1926–2019), Hungarian criminal Gus Bodnar (1923–2005), Canadian ice hockey player Jana Bodnárová (born 1950), Slovak writer Janet Bodnar, American journalist Lajos Bodnar, Hungarian sprint canoeist László Bodnár (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Leslie Bodnar (1916–2014), American surgeon Lisa Bodnar, American nutritional .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dana is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dana by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dana Bodnar:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dana?
The first name Dana originates from Arabic. Dana is a unisex given name. It was among the 100 most popular names given to girls born in the United States between 1960 and 1990. It has since fallen in popularity and was ranked the 446th most popular name given to girls born in the United States in 2007. As a male forename it was of the 314th rank out of 1,219 in the 1990 U.S. census. Derivations The name has multiple derivations. Dana or Danah, in Arabic, means 'the most perfectly sized, valuable and beautiful pearl'.
When was Dana most popular?
The name Dana reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bodnar?
The surname Bodnar originates from Slavic. Adam Bodnar (born 1977), Polish lawyer, educator, human rights activist and politician Alexandru Bodnar (born 1990), Romanian archer András Bodnár (born 1942), Hungarian water polo player and freestyle swimmer Andrew Bodnar (1954–2026), English bass guitarist Gizella Bodnár (1926–2019), Hungarian criminal Gus Bodnar (1923–2005), Canadian ice hockey player Jana Bodnárová (born 1950), Slovak writer Janet Bodnar, American journalist Lajos Bodnar, Hungarian sprint canoeist László Bodnár (born 1979), Hungarian footballer Leslie Bodnar (1916–2014), American surgeon Lisa Bodnar, American nutritional .
What are the origins of the name Dana Bodnar?
The name Dana Bodnar combines two different traditions: the first name Dana has Arabic roots, while the surname Bodnar originates from Slavic.
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