Deana
Pronunciation: [ d-ee-AN-uh ]
Deana is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,678 in the US, popular nicknames include Dea, Dey, and Deaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Deana first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 22,093 babies have been named Deana in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deana is past its peak , currently ranked #8,678 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,678
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Deana is also used as a boy name, ranked #11808.
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About the Name Deana
Deana is a girl name .
Is Deana a boy or girl name? Deana is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,678 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,808. Deana is more commonly used as a girl name.
Deana is currently ranked #8,678 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deana include Dea, Dey, and Deaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Deana include Deanna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis