Alanny vs Dena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alanny

Girl #4,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, precious"

Origin: Celtic/Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,765
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lanny, Ally, Ali

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Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alanny Rank #4,765
Dena Rank #4,802

Alanny is more popular, ranked #4765 vs #4802 for Dena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alanny ___

  • Alanny Rose
  • Alanny Mae
  • Alanny Claire
  • Alanny Joy
  • Alanny Grace
  • Alanny Quinn

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alanny

Brenna Fiona Declan Caden Maeve

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alanny or Dena more popular?

Alanny is more popular, ranked #4765 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Alanny and Dena mean?

Alanny means "little rock, precious" (Celtic/Old Irish origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Alanny and Dena boy or girl names?

Alanny is primarily a girl name. Dena is primarily a girl name.

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