Dena
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Dena
The modern name Dena can be considered to come from either of two Old Testament names. Adina, which means delicate, was the name of a male soldier in the Bible. Dinah, meaning judged, Dinah was the daughter of Jacob and Leah. Dena is a common name in Amish communities.
Dena is also given to boys.
Pronounced DEE-nuh.
As of October 2026, Dena ranked #4581 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #208 in 1970.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,504 | 45 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,012 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,600 | 43 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,644 | 42 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,944 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,366 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,572 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,345 | 32 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #4,131 | 35 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,902 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #4,787 | 28 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,581 | 30 | — | 0 |
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Dena in pop culture
- AltadenaGirl
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