Dena
Meaning
"judged, vindicated"
Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,802
- Total SSA Count
- 28
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"judged, vindicated"
Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'
"priests meadow or clearing"
Origin: Old English
Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4858 for Preslie.
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Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Preslie at #4858 in the United States.
Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Preslie means "priests meadow or clearing" (Old English origin).
Dena is primarily a girl name. Preslie is primarily a girl name.