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Deanna

Deanna is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 79 girls in the United States.

Deanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/diːˈænə/
Also spelled
Diana

About the name Deanna

Deanna belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Diana.

In the United States, Deanna first appears in Social Security records in 1899. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #88 in 1969, and in 2024 79 babies received the name — 134,391 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Deanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1899
Best US rank
#88 in 1969
Peak year
1970
Babies named Deanna in 2024
79
Total since 1880
134,391

Deanna in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#207 in 1996
Babies named Deanna in 2025
5
Total since 1996
1,350

Spellings & short forms

Diana

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Deanna mean?

The meaning of Deanna is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Deanna a boy or girl name?

Deanna is a girl name. In 2024, 79 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Deanna?

Deanna comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Diana.

How popular is the name Deanna?

Deanna first appears in US records in 1899. Its best-ever ranking was #88 in 1969, and 79 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Deanna?

Deanna is pronounced /diːˈænə/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.