Dina Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Dina means 'judged' or 'vindicated' in Hebrew and 'everlasting' or 'powerful' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Dina
Dina is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'dinah', meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated'. In the Bible, Dina was the daughter of Jacob and Leah. The name Dina also has Arabic origins and means 'everlasting' or 'powerful'. It carries connotations of strength, beauty, and wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Dina
The popularity for the name Dina peaked in popularity in the year 1969 with 1,571 births, which ranked number 376 out of 12,472 unique names for that year. Dina had the most female births in 1969 with 1,571, which ranked number 199 out of 8,708 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1970 with 10, which ranked number 3,072 out of 5,430 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dina has increased slightly over the last ten years from 190 births to 204 births, an increase of 7.37%. Among females, Dina has increased slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 190 births to 204 births, an increase of 7.37%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dina
- 20 Year Trend of Dina: 16.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Dina: 7.37%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dina: 7.37%
Popularity of Dina by State
Among females, Dina was most popular in Northeastern states with 127 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 89 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dina. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1829 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1421 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1327 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 221 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 89 | 189 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dina
- Total Births of Dina: 205 (0.71%)
- Female Births of Dina: 205 (0.71%)
Given the upward trend of Dina over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 0.71% increase in total births, for a total of 205 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dina have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 205 female births in 2024, an increase of 0.71%.