Dena vs Olivia

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Olivia mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Dena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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