Dina
Dina is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Judged, vindicated, or justice.
Origin and history
Dina is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'judged' or 'vindicated'. It is a spelling variant of the biblical name Dinah, which appears in the Old Testament. In the United States, Dina saw steady usage in the mid-to-late 20th century and remains a recognizable, classic choice today.
Popularity in the United States
32,021 babies in the United States have been named Dina since 1880. It ranks #803 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1154.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.5 %)
- CA (15.7 %)
- NJ (8.2 %)
- TX (7.5 %)
- IL (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 31 |
| 1890-1900 | 71 |
| 1900-1910 | 100 |
| 1910-1920 | 315 |
| 1920-1930 | 396 |
| 1930-1940 | 366 |
| 1940-1950 | 687 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,689 |
| 1960-1970 | 10,216 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,047 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,320 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,220 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,797 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,674 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,092 |
Famous people named Dina
- Dina Merrill: Actress, Socialite
- Dina Meyer: Actress
- Dina Manzo: Television personality, Entrepreneur
Fun facts
- Dina is an alternative spelling of Dinah, who was the daughter of Jacob and Leah in Genesis.
- Besides its Hebrew origins, Dina is also widely used in Arabic-speaking cultures and across Europe.