Dana Paredes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dana Paredes — from Denmark
189K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dana Paredes 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 Paredes: Alejandra Paredes (born 1983), Ecuadorian actress Americo Paredes (1915–1999), Mexican-American author Ángela García de Paredes (born 1958), Spanish architect Armando Paredes (born 1984), Ecuadorian football player Artur Paredes (1899–1980), Portuguese guitarist Carlos Humberto Paredes (born 1976), Paraguayan football player Carlos Paredes (1925–2004), Portuguese guitarist Edward Paredes (born 1986), Dominican baseball player Enoli Paredes (born 1995), Dominican baseball player Esteban Paredes (born 1980), Chilean football player Frederico Paredes (1889–1972), Portuguese fencer Irene Paredes (. 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: Paredes

Spanish

Alejandra Paredes (born 1983), Ecuadorian actress Americo Paredes (1915–1999), Mexican-American author Ángela García de Paredes (born 1958), Spanish architect Armando Paredes (born 1984), Ecuadorian football player Artur Paredes (1899–1980), Portuguese guitarist Carlos Humberto Paredes (born 1976), Paraguayan football player Carlos Paredes (1925–2004), Portuguese guitarist Edward Paredes (born 1986), Dominican baseball player Enoli Paredes (born 1995), Dominican baseball player Esteban Paredes (born 1980), Chilean football player Frederico Paredes (1889–1972), Portuguese fencer Irene Paredes (.

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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 Paredes

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 Paredes:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Paredes?
The surname Paredes originates from Spanish. Alejandra Paredes (born 1983), Ecuadorian actress Americo Paredes (1915–1999), Mexican-American author Ángela García de Paredes (born 1958), Spanish architect Armando Paredes (born 1984), Ecuadorian football player Artur Paredes (1899–1980), Portuguese guitarist Carlos Humberto Paredes (born 1976), Paraguayan football player Carlos Paredes (1925–2004), Portuguese guitarist Edward Paredes (born 1986), Dominican baseball player Enoli Paredes (born 1995), Dominican baseball player Esteban Paredes (born 1980), Chilean football player Frederico Paredes (1889–1972), Portuguese fencer Irene Paredes (.
What are the origins of the name Dana Paredes?
The name Dana Paredes combines two different traditions: the first name Dana has Arabic roots, while the surname Paredes originates from Spanish.
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