Dena vs Paola

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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Paola

Girl #1,081 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,081
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pao, Pola

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dena Rank #4,802
Paola Rank #1,081

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 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

Paola ___

  • Paola Grace
  • Paola Marie
  • Paola Sofia
  • Paola Valentina
  • Paola Rosa
  • Paola Isabella

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

If you choose Paola

Sofia Isabella Valentina Marco Matteo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dena or Paola more popular?

Paola is more popular, ranked #1081 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Paola mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Paola means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Dena and Paola boy or girl names?

Dena is primarily a girl name. Paola is primarily a girl name.

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