Dena

Dena 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 28 girls in the United States.

Dena at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dena

Dena 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.

In the United States, Dena first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #208 in 1970, and in 2024 28 babies received the name — 32,444 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dena in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#208 in 1970
Peak year
1970
Babies named Dena in 2024
28
Total since 1880
32,444

Dena in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1520 in 2001
Babies named Dena in 2025
3
Total since 1996
137

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dena mean?

The meaning of Dena 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 Dena a boy or girl name?

Dena is a girl name. In 2024, 28 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dena?

Dena comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Dena?

Dena first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #208 in 1970, and 28 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].