Dinah
Dinah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaɪnə/
Meaning and origin of Dinah
- A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. Alternative form of Dina.
Etymology
From Hebrew דִּינָה (dīna, "judged, vindicated"); see דין.
How popular is Dinah?
Since 1880, 10,509 girls in the U.S. have been named Dinah. Its highest rank for girls was #488 in 1955. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Dinah FAQ
What does the name Dinah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. Alternative form of Dina. From Hebrew דִּינָה (dīna, "judged, vindicated"); see דין.
What is the origin of the name Dinah?
Dinah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Dinah?
Since 1880, 10,509 girls in the U.S. have been named Dinah. Its highest rank for girls was #488 in 1955. In 2025, 34 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dinah a boy or girl name?
Dinah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,509 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.