Danya is a name of Ukrainian origin and it means "God hears". The name is derived from the Ukrainian word "danylo", which in turn comes from the ancient Greek word "theos" meaning god, and "hear" or "listen". Danya has been traditionally used as a male name in Ukraine but can also be used for females. In the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Saint Danylo of Moscow is venerated on November 19th, which may have contributed to the popularity of this name among Ukrainians. Throughout history, Danya has been used by various notable figures, such as Danylo Halytskyi, a prince who ruled over Ruthenia in the 13th century. Today, Danya remains popular in Ukraine and other Eastern European countries, but it is not widely known elsewhere.
Danya experienced a notable rise and fall in popularity over the given time span. It peaked during the late 70s with eight births each in 1975 and 1978, before declining to five births in 1977. After a gap of nearly three decades, it resurged slightly in 2003 with another eight births. In total, 29 babies were named Danya over these years.