Dena
Meaningjudged · Hebrew form of Dinah
- US rank
- #4,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #208 in 1970
30 babies were named Dena in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
US births per million boys, 1964–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dena you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 53,476 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Dena, 30 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dena would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDena has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Denas, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1970, when it ranked #208. Today it's #4,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDena was 2.8× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 19,305 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 53,476.
- MeaningDena is a Hebrew form of Dinah, which means “judged”.
About the name Dena
Dena is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “judged”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ena”. US birth records list Dena for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1970, when it ranked #208 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,546, with 30 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 191 | 5,224 girls |
| 1890s | 186 | 5,362 girls |
| 1900s | 129 | 7,725 girls |
| 1910s | 99 | 10,152 girls |
| 1920s | 70 | 14,217 girls |
| 1930s | 63 | 15,840 girls |
| 1940s | 85 | 11,826 girls |
| 1950s | 203 | 4,933 girls |
| 1960s | 509 | 1,964 girls |
| 1970s | 545 | 1,834 girls |
| 1980s | 212 | 4,712 girls |
| 1990s | 72 | 13,803 girls |
| 2000s | 38 | 25,981 girls |
| 2010s | 23 | 43,159 girls |
| 2020s | 19 | 53,524 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1970s | 1.9 | 529,101 boys |
| 1980s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 boys |
Other spellings of Dena
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Dena
What does the name Dena mean?
Dena means “judged” in Hebrew, as a form of Dinah.
What is the origin of the name Dena?
Dena has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Dena a boy or girl name?
Dena is a girl name.
How popular is the name Dena?
Dena ranked #4,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 30 babies. Its best year was 1970 (#208).