Dana Conant

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dana Conant — from Denmark
189K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dana Conant 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 Conant: Adam Conant, fictional character The Conant family, an Anglo-American family with English, Canadian and American branches, and its members, including: Carlos Everett Conant (1870–1925), American linguist Charles "Carlos" Conant Maldonado (1842–1907), Mexican businessman, colonel, and politician Charles Arthur Conant (1861–1915), American economist David Stoughton Conant (1949–2018), American botanist Frances Augusta Hemingway Conant (1842–1903), American journalist, editor, businesswoman Gordon Conant (1885–1953), Canadian politician James Bryant Conant (1893–1978), American chemist and Presid. 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: Conant

English

Adam Conant, fictional character The Conant family, an Anglo-American family with English, Canadian and American branches, and its members, including: Carlos Everett Conant (1870–1925), American linguist Charles "Carlos" Conant Maldonado (1842–1907), Mexican businessman, colonel, and politician Charles Arthur Conant (1861–1915), American economist David Stoughton Conant (1949–2018), American botanist Frances Augusta Hemingway Conant (1842–1903), American journalist, editor, businesswoman Gordon Conant (1885–1953), Canadian politician James Bryant Conant (1893–1978), American chemist and Presid.

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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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Notable People Named Dana Conant

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Conant?
The surname Conant originates from English. Adam Conant, fictional character The Conant family, an Anglo-American family with English, Canadian and American branches, and its members, including: Carlos Everett Conant (1870–1925), American linguist Charles "Carlos" Conant Maldonado (1842–1907), Mexican businessman, colonel, and politician Charles Arthur Conant (1861–1915), American economist David Stoughton Conant (1949–2018), American botanist Frances Augusta Hemingway Conant (1842–1903), American journalist, editor, businesswoman Gordon Conant (1885–1953), Canadian politician James Bryant Conant (1893–1978), American chemist and Presid.
What are the origins of the name Dana Conant?
The name Dana Conant combines two different traditions: the first name Dana has Arabic roots, while the surname Conant originates from English.
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