Deena
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Deena
Deena is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Arabic, it means 'religion' or 'faith,' while in Hebrew it can be interpreted as 'judged' or 'vindicated.' The name also has Sanskrit roots where it means 'day' or 'daylight.' As a variant of Dina or Diana, Deena gained popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, reaching its peak in the early 1970s. While never among the top 100 names, it has maintained steady usage throughout the decades. The name carries a soft, melodic quality that contributes to its enduring appeal. Notable bearers include American singer Deena Jones of the fictional group 'The Dreams' in the musical Dreamgirls.
Deena is also given to boys.
Pronounced DEE-nah.
As of October 2026, Deena ranked #5009 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #396 in 1970.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,446 | 46 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #3,224 | 51 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,726 | 41 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,863 | 39 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,695 | 41 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,186 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,031 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,986 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,670 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Deena on lists
Famous Deenas
- Deena Nicole CorteseGirl
American reality TV personality ("Jersey Shore")
- Deena Michelle KastorGirl
American Olympic marathon runner
- Deanna "Deena" DillGirl
American actress and TV producer
- Diane Margaret "Deena" PayneGirl
English actress
- Deena Diane DeardurffGirl
American swimmer
- Deena Brush MappleGirl
American waterskier
- Deena JakoubGirl
American singer of rock band "Veridia"
Deena in pop culture
- Deena JonesGirl
a main character in musical "Dreamgirls"
- Deena PilgrimGirl
main character in the "Powers" comics