Dinah
Dinah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Judged or vindicated.
Origin and history
Dinah is a traditional name of Hebrew origin meaning judged or vindicated. In the Old Testament, Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah. The name has been continuously used in the United States, though it remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
10,509 babies in the United States have been named Dinah since 1880. It ranks #1585 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1850.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.9 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- NY (11 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 83 |
| 1890-1900 | 87 |
| 1900-1910 | 113 |
| 1910-1920 | 227 |
| 1920-1930 | 244 |
| 1930-1940 | 289 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,592 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,903 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,626 |
| 1970-1980 | 836 |
| 1980-1990 | 628 |
| 1990-2000 | 509 |
| 2000-2010 | 619 |
| 2010-2019 | 502 |
| 2020-2029 | 251 |
Famous people named Dinah
- Dinah Shore: Singer, Actress
- Dinah Washington: Singer, Pianist
- Dinah Manoff: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Dinah appears in Genesis as the only named daughter of the patriarch Jacob.
- The name achieved modern pop culture fame through famous singers like Dinah Shore and Dinah Washington.