Dena vs Jemimah

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

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Jemimah

Girl #4,733 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American Puritan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,733
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jemi, Mima, Mimi

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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Jemimah Rank #4,733

Jemimah is more popular, ranked #4733 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

Jemimah ___

  • Jemimah Rose
  • Jemimah Grace
  • Jemimah Faith
  • Jemimah Hope
  • Jemimah Clare
  • Jemimah Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Jemimah

Keziah Kerenhappuch Naomi Ruth Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Jemimah more popular?

Jemimah is more popular, ranked #4733 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Jemimah mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Jemimah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dena and Jemimah boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Jemimah is primarily a girl name.

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