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Dena

Pronunciation: [ d-EEN-uh ]

Boy Name #16,643 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dena is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EEN-uh.

Parents who love the name Dena often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#16,643
Total SSA Count
7

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Dena is also used as a girl name, ranked #4802.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dena

Is Dena a boy or girl name?
Dena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16643. As a girl name, it is ranked #4802. Dena is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Dena?
Dena is pronounced d-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Dena?
Dena is currently ranked #16643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Dena a common or rare name?
Dena is an uncommon name, ranked #16643 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dena

Dena is a boy name .

Is Dena a boy or girl name? Dena is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,643 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,802. Dena is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dena is currently ranked #16,643 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dena include Denver, Dennis, Denzel, Denim, Denis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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