Deena Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Deena is a modern variant of the Hebrew name Dinah, which means 'judged' or 'vindicated'. It has evolved from the biblical name Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, into its current form. Deena is perceived as a contemporary name with positive traits. Its biblical relevance connects it to a significant figure in the Old Testament.
The name Deena is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4839th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1664th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 620th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 555th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1200th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2681st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3932nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Deena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deena"
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Deena is derived from the Hebrew name Dinah, which means 'judged' or 'vindicated'. In the biblical context, Dinah was the daughter of Jacob and Leah.
Meaning
judged, vindicated
Language Evolution
Dinah (Hebrew), Deena (Modern English)
Biblical Background
The name Deena is related to Dinah, a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis.
Historical Usage
The name Deena gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly among Jewish communities, as a modern variant of Dinah.
Variants & Derivatives
Dinah, Deena, Dina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deena is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with kindness and compassion.
Famous People
Deena Cortese, an American television personality known for her role in 'Jersey Shore'., Deena Kastor, an American long-distance runner and Olympic medalist.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deena"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Deena"
"Deena" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4839th of 9107 | 57 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1664th of 9204 | 425 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 620th of 12526 | 4,348 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 555th of 19264 | 5,212 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1200th of 27321 | 2,163 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2681st of 35406 | 978 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3932nd of 30306 | 456 |
Regional Popularity of "Deena" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Deena" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
51.29% 798th/1556 |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
73.17% 1132nd/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.59% 570th/2227 |
28.52% 693rd/2430 |
25.24% 720th/2853 |
17.84% 495th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
17.43% 512th/2937 |
16.37% 570th/3483 |
17.91% 630th/3518 |
13.18% 533rd/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
31.78% 1171st/3685 |
17.30% 774th/4475 |
32.48% 1687th/5194 |
22.72% 1435th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
51.86% 2376th/4582 |
33.48% 1729th/5164 |
53.82% 3936th/7313 |
35.71% 2665th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
44.53% 1998th/4487 |
74.63% 5091st/6822 |
59.32% 3723rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deena"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.