Denay
Denay is a girl baby name. Ranked #16,796 in the US, popular nicknames include Den, Dey, and Denie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Denay is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Denay often also consider Elke, Tamula, Cassaundra .
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Historical Record
Denay first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 510 babies have been named Denay in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denay is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,796 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,796
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
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About the Name Denay
Denay is a girl name .
Denay is currently ranked #16,796 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denay include Den, Dey, and Denie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Denay include Denali, Dena . 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