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soh-FEE-uh
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Dina
GirlHebrew· “form of Dinah; judged”
- Meaning
- form of Dinah; judged
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- DEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,327
- US babies 2025
- 168
- Best rank
- #199 (1969)
- Peak year
- 1969
Meaning and origin of Dina
Dina is a Hebrew name that means “form of Dinah; judged”.
Dina is a form of Dinah, a Hebrew name meaning "judged" or "vindicated." In the Book of Genesis, Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah, the only daughter named among Jacob's children. The Dina spelling is used in many languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, Russian and Italian, and it can also be a short form of names like Bernardina or Claudina. Pronounced DEE-nuh, the name has a short, simple sound and a gentle character. Dina suits parents who want a biblical name with international reach that is easy to spell and say. It also pairs well with longer middle names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Dena.
Popularity over time
Dina first appears in US Social Security records in 1883. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 62 different years, starting in 1883. Its best national rank was #199 in 1969, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,572 babies. In 2025, 168 babies were named Dina, and it ranked #1,327 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,288 in 1920, #835 in 1950, #490 in 1980, #1,091 in 2000, #1,372 in 2010, and #1,327 in 2025. Of the 32,021 US girls named Dina since records began, 32% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 8,047 babies. Since 2010, 2,766 more have been named Dina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Leigh, Raquel, Tonia, Sonia, and Deana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dina ranked highest in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #260 | 66 |
| New Jersey | #314 | 26 |
| Maryland | #754 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1450 | 5 |
| California | #1769 | 12 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Dina is usually pronounced DEE-nuh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with D and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Dena.
Middle names for Dina
A few middle names that flow with Dina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dina mean?
Dina is a Hebrew name that means “form of Dinah; judged”.
What is the origin of the name Dina?
Dina has Hebrew roots. Dina is a form of Dinah, a Hebrew name meaning "judged" or "vindicated." In the Book of Genesis, Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah, the only daughter named among Jacob's children.
Is Dina a popular name?
Not especially. Dina ranked #1,327 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dina a boy or girl name?
Dina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Dina?
Dina is usually pronounced DEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings