Dana Jump

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dana Jump — from Denmark
189K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dana Jump 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 Jump: Edward Jump (1832–1883), artist and cartoonist in Paris and California Gage Jump (born 2003), American baseball player Gordon Jump (1932–2003), American actor Harry Jump (1914–1989), American politician Jimmy Jump (born 1976), Spanish streaker Russell Jump (1895–2000), American politician Samuel Vaughn Jump, American physician and politician Stewart Jump (born 1952), English footballer 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: Jump

Spanish

Edward Jump (1832–1883), artist and cartoonist in Paris and California Gage Jump (born 2003), American baseball player Gordon Jump (1932–2003), American actor Harry Jump (1914–1989), American politician Jimmy Jump (born 1976), Spanish streaker Russell Jump (1895–2000), American politician Samuel Vaughn Jump, American physician and politician Stewart Jump (born 1952), English footballer

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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 Jump

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 Jump:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Jump?
The surname Jump originates from Spanish. Edward Jump (1832–1883), artist and cartoonist in Paris and California Gage Jump (born 2003), American baseball player Gordon Jump (1932–2003), American actor Harry Jump (1914–1989), American politician Jimmy Jump (born 1976), Spanish streaker Russell Jump (1895–2000), American politician Samuel Vaughn Jump, American physician and politician Stewart Jump (born 1952), English footballer
What are the origins of the name Dana Jump?
The name Dana Jump combines two different traditions: the first name Dana has Arabic roots, while the surname Jump originates from Spanish.
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