Denia
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Denia is a Hebrew name associated with the meaning “God is my judge”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Denia
Denia is a graceful name with a few possible origins and associations. It could be a variant of Dania, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is my judge.' Alternatively, it shares its name with a beautiful port city on the Mediterranean coast of Spain (Spanish), known for its historic castle and vibrant culture. This connection lends the name an exotic and sophisticated appeal. It also has a soft, flowing sound.
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Gender Usage of the Name Denia
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Denia is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Denia
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Denia is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 1.21M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 24.4M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.71M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 833M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Denia ranked #12,994 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #9,917 in 2024 — a drop of 3,077 places. Denia shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,601 in 1960. Its lowest recorded position was #13,711 in 2010. Over the last 15 years (2010–2025) the name rose 717 places (from #13,711 to #12,994).
Name StyleMethodology
Denia is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 1993, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2.33x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Denia
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- D — Girl Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Denia is built with three syllables and a 100 stress pattern, starting with a clear dental consonant. No specific, enduring cultural entity is linked to this exact name. Its balanced rhythm lends the name an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Denia
Middle names used with DeniaMethodology
Denia is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Denia Nicole · Denia Ann · Denia Elizabeth · Denia Brewer · Denia ChevelleView all 31 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for DeniaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Denia is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Denia Moore · Denia Mills · Denia Marsh · Denia Marks · Denia Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Denia
Sound Like Denia Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Donna · Diane · Diana · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Denia Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Dena · Dania · Denna · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Denia Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Denia in ASL
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