Denea vs Melisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denea

Girl #63,975 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,975
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Dena

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Denea Rank #63,975
Melisha Rank #64,046

Denea is more popular, ranked #63975 vs #64046 for Melisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denea ___

  • Denea Marie
  • Denea Lynn
  • Denea Renee
  • Denea Nicole
  • Denea Simone

Melisha ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Denea

Renae Takara Simone Marcus Devonte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denea or Melisha more popular?

Denea is more popular, ranked #63975 compared to Melisha at #64046 in the United States.

What do Denea and Melisha mean?

Denea means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Denea and Melisha boy or girl names?

Denea is primarily a girl name. Melisha is primarily a girl name.

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