Deyanira
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Meaning & Origin
Deyanira is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.
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Deyanira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 1,950 babies have been named Deyanira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deyanira is past its peak , currently ranked #16,779 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #16,779
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Deyanira
Deyanira is a girl name .
Deyanira is currently ranked #16,779 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deyanira include Dey, Deya, Deyay, Deyaie, Deyan, Deyany, Deyanie, Ira, Iray, Iraie, Deie, and Deykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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