Denae
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Denae first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 2,564 babies have been named Denae in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denae is past its peak , currently ranked #23,318 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,318
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Greek via Latin origin
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About the Name Denae
Denae is a girl name .
Denae is currently ranked #23,318 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denae include Den, Dey, Deie, and Denkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Denae include Denali, Dena . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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