Deyanira
Meaningdestroyer of men · Greek
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #938 in 1993
6 babies were named Deyanira in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,255 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1962–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deyanira you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Deyanira, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deyanira would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeyanira first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1993, when it ranked #938. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDeyanira was 6.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 43,290 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendDeyanira has slipped 4,255 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Deyanira means “destroyer of men”.
About the name Deyanira
Deyanira is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “destroyer of men”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ira”. US birth records list Deyanira for girls from 1962 to 2025, in 61 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1993, when it ranked #938 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.2 | 457,143 girls |
| 1970s | 12 | 84,890 girls |
| 1980s | 16 | 64,392 girls |
| 1990s | 41 | 24,184 girls |
| 2000s | 27 | 36,805 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 96,712 girls |
| 2020s | 5.3 | 187,500 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Deyanira
What does the name Deyanira mean?
Deyanira means “destroyer of men” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Deyanira?
Deyanira has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Deyanira a boy or girl name?
Deyanira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Deyanira?
Deyanira ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1993 (#938).