Dena vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4802 for Dena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dena ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Emma mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Dena and Emma boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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