How Many People Are Named Dhana?

Complete statistics for the name Dhana: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dhana
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Dhana means 'wealth' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich in symbolism. Only 106 people named Dhana live in the US today, which means 1 in 3,110,664 Americans have this very rare female name. The majority of those named Dhana are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~106
Living in US
1 in 3,110,664
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wealth
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Prosperous Serene Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

338,922
Worldwide Bearers
#3,071
Global Rank
🇳🇵 Nepal
257,134
🇮🇳 India
77,654
🇮🇩 Indonesia
693
🇵🇰 Pakistan
614
🇺🇸 United States
413
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
249
🇵🇭 Philippines
174

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
106 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 53
15
Would be under 30 (13%)
51
Would be 30–60 (44%)
49
Would be over 60 (43%)

All 115 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
58
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dhana Through the Generations

Dhana's journey through the generations reflects its unique status as a very rare name. With only 115 recorded births since records began, it peaked in popularity in 1965 when 26 babies were given the name. Today, the average age of someone named Dhana is 53, indicating that most bearers are middle-aged or older. This age distribution suggests that Dhana is a stable name, neither fading nor gaining significant traction, but rather maintaining a niche presence among classic names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 14
New York 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Dhana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dhana's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Dhana

How Many People Have the Name Dhana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 106 people in the United States currently share the name Dhana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,110,664 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dhana a Common or Rare Name?

Dhana is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dhana Mean?

Dhana means "wealth" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dhana in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dhana Most Popular?

The name Dhana reached peak popularity in 1965, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dhana?

Approximately 106 people named Dhana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 115. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,110,664 Americans.

Is Dhana a rare name?

Dhana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,110,664 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dhana mean?

Dhana means "wealth" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Dhana more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dhana are male and 100% are female.

When was Dhana most popular?

Dhana peaked in 1965 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US106
All-Time Births115
1 in X1 in 3,110,664
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1965
World Rank#3,071
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.