The nameDena
Dena is a short American name that peaked around 1970.
- Girl's name
- American
Meaning
Dena is usually read as a variant of Dina, from the Hebrew, "judged", or of Deanna.
Origin
American, from Hebrew.
History
In the United States Dena reached 208th place in 1970.
Popularity of the name Dena
Dena in the United States
Dena was most popular in the United States in the 1960s, with 9,184 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Dena. Its rise began around 1947, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Dena in the United States were born before 1968, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 30 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Dena
Names from the same generation as Dena, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dena mean?
Dena is usually read as a variant of Dina, from the Hebrew, "judged", or of Deanna.
What is the origin of the name Dena?
American, from Hebrew.
Is Dena a girl's or a boy's name?
Dena is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Dena?
In 2024, Dena was the 4843rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 28 births.
What are the variants of the name Dena?
Variants and related names of Dena include Dina and Eden.
What are good sibling names for Dena?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Dyani, Mahala, Debbie and Pauline for a sister, Armand, Luc, Chayton and Antwan for a brother.