Dena vs Niva

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
Full profile for Dena →

Niva

Girl #4,936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"speech, utterance, expression"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,936
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Niv

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Niva →

Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Niva Rank #4,936

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4936 for Niva.

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

Niva ___

  • Niva Shira
  • Niva Tamar
  • Niva Yael
  • Niva Orly
  • Niva Liora
  • Niva Maya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Niva

Liav Lior Noa Eyal Talia

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Niva more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Niva at #4936 in the United States.

What do Dena and Niva mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Niva means "speech, utterance, expression" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dena and Niva boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Niva is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Niva vs Dena Dena vs Carmel Dena vs Kelce Dena vs Emberley Dena vs Zoriah
← Full profile: Dena ← Full profile: Niva Browse all baby names