Dina Girl

Popularity: #780 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEE-nah //ˈdiː.nə//

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: 'judged'; Arabic: 'delicate'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dina has its roots in Hebrew, derived from the word "din," which means "judgment" or "to judge." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Dina is the daughter of Jacob and Leah, making her a significant figure in Jewish tradition. The name was transliterated into Greek as "Dina," which then influenced its adoption into Latin and subsequently into various European languages, including English.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of biblical texts and translations, particularly during the Middle Ages when the Bible was being translated into vernacular languages. Historically, the name Dina has been associated with various cultural and religious narratives.

In the biblical account, Dina's story is intertwined with themes of family, identity, and conflict, particularly in relation to her brothers and the events surrounding her life in the ancient Near East. The name has been used in various religious contexts, including Jewish and Christian traditions, where it is often associated with moral and ethical lessons derived from the biblical narrative.

The name has also appeared in various historical texts and translations, contributing to its recognition across different cultures. Culturally, Dina carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its biblical origins.

The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often adapted to fit linguistic and phonetic norms. In some cultures, diminutive forms such as "Dini" or "Dina" are used affectionately, showcasing the name's versatility and enduring appeal.

Overall, Dina's historical significance and cultural resonance have allowed it to maintain a presence in various societies, reflecting themes of judgment, identity, and familial connections.

Famous people named Dina

In this section, you will find notable people named Dina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Dina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Dina Meyer is an actress best known for Starship Troopers, Saw, and The Best Man.

Fictional characters named Dina

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Dina is a fictional character from the video game series The Last of Us. She is a key supporting character who forms a close bond with Ellie during their journey.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dina was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Dina has ranked as high as #375 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Dina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dina.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 168 0 168
2024 171 0 171
2023 210 0 210
2022 204 0 204
2021 179 0 179
2020 160 0 160
2019 183 0 183
2018 161 0 161
2017 176 0 176
2016 159 0 159
2015 158 0 158
2014 146 0 146
2013 159 0 159
2012 190 0 190
2011 173 0 173
2010 169 0 169
2009 181 0 181
2008 170 0 170
2007 155 0 155
2006 162 0 162
2005 191 0 191
2004 197 0 197
2003 188 0 188
2002 175 0 175
2001 189 0 189
2000 189 0 189
1999 198 0 198
1998 200 0 200
1997 200 0 200
1996 209 0 209
1995 192 0 192
1994 224 0 224
1993 225 0 225
1992 246 0 246
1991 250 0 250
1990 281 5 276
1989 277 7 270
1988 302 0 302
1987 319 6 313
1986 287 0 287
1985 283 0 283
1984 349 0 349
1983 326 7 319
1982 363 0 363
1981 412 0 412
1980 422 0 422
1979 420 0 420
1978 461 0 461
1977 470 0 470
1976 553 0 553
1975 620 0 620
1974 815 5 810
1973 906 0 906
1972 1,097 0 1,097
1971 1,171 6 1,165
1970 1,555 10 1,545
1969 1,581 9 1,572
1968 1,255 8 1,247
1967 1,256 0 1,256
1966 1,055 7 1,048
1965 831 0 831
1964 949 0 949
1963 1,000 6 994
1962 1,031 0 1,031
1961 734 0 734
1960 554 0 554
1959 323 0 323
1958 245 0 245
1957 235 0 235
1956 206 0 206
1955 132 0 132
1954 132 0 132
1953 102 0 102
1952 101 0 101
1951 103 0 103
1950 110 0 110
1949 65 0 65
1948 103 0 103
1947 82 0 82
1946 88 0 88
1945 68 0 68
1944 65 0 65
1943 61 0 61
1942 57 0 57
1941 50 0 50
1940 48 0 48
1939 26 0 26
1938 35 0 35
1937 52 0 52
1936 43 0 43
1935 34 0 34
1934 44 0 44
1933 30 0 30
1932 29 0 29
1931 32 0 32
1930 41 0 41
1929 40 0 40
1928 33 0 33
1927 34 0 34
1926 39 0 39
1925 47 0 47
1924 44 0 44
1923 34 0 34
1922 55 0 55
1921 34 0 34
1920 36 0 36
1919 40 0 40
1918 46 0 46
1917 41 0 41
1916 39 0 39
1915 39 0 39
1914 29 0 29
1913 25 0 25
1912 20 0 20
1911 22 0 22
1910 14 0 14
1909 10 0 10
1908 13 0 13
1907 9 0 9
1906 9 0 9
1905 9 0 9
1904 7 0 7
1903 9 0 9
1902 10 0 10
1901 13 0 13
1900 11 0 11
1898 11 0 11
1897 5 0 5
1896 9 0 9
1895 7 0 7
1894 6 0 6
1893 8 0 8
1892 7 0 7
1891 9 0 9
1890 9 0 9
1888 7 0 7
1887 10 0 10
1885 6 0 6
1883 8 0 8

Top States for Dina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 64
49%
NJ 29
22%
CA 10
8%
VA 8
6%
TX 8
6%
FL 7
5%
PA 5
4%