What does Deana mean?

English: feminine form of Dean; Hebrew: God is my judge

Is Deana a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Deana is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Deana?

It’s currently ranked #937 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Deana Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEE-nah / /ˈdiː.nə/

English; Hebrew

Meaning

English: feminine form of Dean; Hebrew: valley

Historical & Cultural Background

Deana is primarily considered a feminine name, derived from the male name Dean. The name Dean has Old English origins, meaning 'valley' or 'church official.' In modern usage, Deana has been used as a variant, especially in English-speaking countries. It is less common as a masculine name, reflecting broader trends in gendered naming conventions.

Trend Summary

Deana has seen fluctuating popularity, with a notable decline in recent decades.

Variants

Dina
Deen

International Variants

Dina (Hebrew)
Deena (Arabic)

Famous people named Deana

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Fictional characters named Deana

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Sibling Suggestions

Dean Dylan Derek Daniel Damon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Deana was first seen in the United States in 1971. Deana has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Deana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Deana

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1971	6
1975	8