Dana is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #427 in 2000 with 73 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1997 with 201 births ranking #210. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 56.3%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 3,742 girls born was named Dana. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.