Alisa vs Dena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alisa

Girl #1,445 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Finnish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,445
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ali, Alya, Lisa

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Alisa Rank #1,445
Dena Rank #4,802

Alisa is more popular, ranked #1445 vs #4802 for Dena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alisa ___

  • Alisa Marie
  • Alisa Rose
  • Alisa Grace
  • Alisa Ann
  • Alisa Lynn
  • Alisa Jade

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 Alisa

Natasha Katya Misha Sasha Vera

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alisa or Dena more popular?

Alisa is more popular, ranked #1445 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Alisa and Dena mean?

Alisa means "noble kind" (Old High German origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Alisa and Dena boy or girl names?

Alisa is primarily a girl name. Dena is primarily a girl name.

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