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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DIE-nuh //ˈdaɪ.nə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: 'judged'; English: 'a name used in literature'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dinah has its roots in the Hebrew language, derived from the name דִּינָה (Dina), which is believed to mean "judged" or "vindicated." The name appears in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis, where Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah, making her a significant figure in biblical narratives. The name was subsequently transliterated into Greek as Δίνα (Dina) and later into Latin, which helped facilitate its entry into various European languages, including English.
Historically, Dinah's prominence can be traced back to the biblical account, where her story involves themes of family, identity, and conflict, particularly in relation to the events surrounding her abduction by Shechem, a Hivite prince. This narrative has been interpreted and retold in various forms throughout the centuries, contributing to the name's enduring presence in religious and cultural contexts.
The name also appears in early Christian texts, further solidifying its significance in religious traditions. Culturally, Dinah has been associated with themes of justice and resolution, reflecting its etymological meaning.
The name has been embraced in various literary and artistic works, often symbolizing strength and resilience. In addition, diminutive forms such as Dina have emerged in different cultures, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance.
Overall, Dinah's historical and cultural resonance has ensured its place in both religious texts and broader cultural narratives.
Famous people named Dinah
In this section, you will find notable people named Dinah. 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 Dinah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Dinah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Dinah Shore is a singer and actress best known for The Dinah Shore Chevy Show, Dinah!, and her hit songs such as 'Buttons and Bows'.
Dinah Jane is a singer best known as a member of the girl group Fifth Harmony and for her solo work including 'Bottled Up'.
Dinah Washington is a jazz and blues singer best known for her songs 'What a Difference a Day Makes', 'This Bitter Earth', and 'Unchain My Heart'.
Dinah Manoff is an actress and director best known for her role in Grease, Empty Nest, and her work in theater.
Fictional characters named Dinah
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Dinah is a fictional character from the animated film Alice in Wonderland. She is Alice's pet kitten who represents comfort and companionship in Alice's adventures.
Dinah is a fictional character from the comic book series DC Comics. She is also known as Black Canary, a superhero with exceptional martial arts skills and a powerful sonic scream.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dinah. 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.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dinah was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Dinah has ranked as high as #749 nationally, which occurred in 1955, and has been most popular in California, New York, Ohio, Texas, and Illinois.
In the past 5 years the name Dinah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dinah 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 Dinah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Dinah (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
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 Dinah.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 38 |
| 2023 | 40 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2020 | 50 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2015 | 60 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2013 | 51 |
| 2012 | 48 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2009 | 68 |
| 2008 | 58 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2006 | 60 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2004 | 55 |
| 2003 | 69 |
| 2002 | 73 |
| 2001 | 75 |
| 2000 | 65 |
| 1999 | 71 |
| 1998 | 51 |
| 1997 | 43 |
| 1996 | 64 |
| 1995 | 47 |
| 1994 | 51 |
| 1993 | 45 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1991 | 41 |
| 1990 | 51 |
| 1989 | 63 |
| 1988 | 68 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1986 | 44 |
| 1985 | 63 |
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1983 | 66 |
| 1982 | 64 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1980 | 57 |
| 1979 | 85 |
| 1978 | 69 |
| 1977 | 74 |
| 1976 | 81 |
| 1975 | 98 |
| 1974 | 60 |
| 1973 | 78 |
| 1972 | 97 |
| 1971 | 91 |
| 1970 | 103 |
| 1969 | 91 |
| 1968 | 91 |
| 1967 | 88 |
| 1966 | 123 |
| 1965 | 142 |
| 1964 | 173 |
| 1963 | 178 |
| 1962 | 208 |
| 1961 | 237 |
| 1960 | 295 |
| 1959 | 298 |
| 1958 | 332 |
| 1957 | 325 |
| 1956 | 333 |
| 1955 | 346 |
| 1954 | 270 |
| 1953 | 257 |
| 1952 | 257 |
| 1951 | 237 |
| 1950 | 248 |
| 1949 | 216 |
| 1948 | 190 |
| 1947 | 217 |
| 1946 | 188 |
| 1945 | 162 |
| 1944 | 188 |
| 1943 | 178 |
| 1942 | 142 |
| 1941 | 69 |
| 1940 | 42 |
| 1939 | 35 |
| 1938 | 33 |
| 1937 | 35 |
| 1936 | 26 |
| 1935 | 37 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1933 | 35 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1930 | 22 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1926 | 24 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1922 | 30 |
| 1921 | 31 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1919 | 32 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1916 | 31 |
| 1915 | 21 |
| 1914 | 27 |
| 1913 | 21 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1911 | 15 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1907 | 14 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1900 | 24 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1895 | 12 |
| 1894 | 11 |
| 1893 | 8 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1889 | 15 |
| 1888 | 12 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1884 | 9 |
| 1883 | 9 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1880 | 6 |