Dejanira
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Dejanira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 100 babies have been named Dejanira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dejanira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,112 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,112
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Dejanira
Dejanira is a girl name .
Dejanira is currently ranked #11,112 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dejanira include Dej, Deja, Dejay, Dejaie, Dejan, Dejany, Dejanie, Ira, Iray, Iraie, Dey, and Deie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dejanira include Deja . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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