Declining since 2000, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Denia since 1924
Babies named Denia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 55 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 130 |
| 1980s | 162 |
| 1990s | 259 |
| 2000s | 287 |
| 2010s | 143 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Denia is a rare and elusive name in U.S. records, first appearing in 1924 but never reaching widespread use. Its highest point came in 1997 when it ranked 10,107, but since then it has steadily declined, fitting a trajectory of falling popularity since 2000. With a current rarity of 1 in 178,585 newborns, Denia remains a distinctive choice. The name's origins are ambiguous: it may be a modern English coinage or a variant of an Arabic place name, reflecting the multicultural influences on naming practices. Despite its obscurity, Denia carries a soft, melodic sound that appeals to parents seeking an uncommon name.
Denia's etymology is debated. It may derive from the Spanish city name Denia, which comes from the Arabic 'Daniyah' (دانية), meaning 'low, humble' or 'near'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine variant of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysos'. The name appears in U.S. records since 1924 but has never been common; its peak use was in 1997 when it ranked 10,107.
“Denia” around the world
Where Denia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deni, Denny, Nia
Sibling names for Denia
Names that share Denia's style, for a brother or sister.
