Dinah Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDIE-nuh / /ˈdaɪ.nə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'judged'; English: 'a name used in literature'
Historical & Cultural Background
Dinah is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Bible as the daughter of Jacob and Leah. It has been used in various literary works, contributing to its popularity in English-speaking countries. The name has also been associated with themes of justice and judgment due to its meaning.
Trend Summary
Dinah has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the early to mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dina
International Variants
- Dina (Italian)
- Dina (Spanish)
- Dina (Russian)
Famous people named Dinah
Dinah Shore was an American singer, actress, and television personality known for her successful career in music and entertainment.
Dinah Washington was an influential American singer known for her work in jazz and blues during the mid-20th century.
Dinah Manoff is an American actress and director recognized for her role in the film 'Grease' and the television series 'Empty Nest'.
Dinah Jane is an American singer and member of the girl group Fifth Harmony, known for their pop hits.
Fictional characters named Dinah
Dinah is a character in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', serving as Alice's pet cat.
Dinah is a character in the animated series 'The Aristocats', where she is depicted as a loving and caring mother cat.
Sibling Suggestions
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, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dinah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dinah (2023)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 6 |
1882 | 8 |
1883 | 9 |
1884 | 9 |
1885 | 12 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 5 |
1888 | 12 |
1889 | 15 |
1890 | 9 |
1892 | 7 |
1893 | 8 |
1894 | 11 |
1895 | 12 |
1896 | 13 |
1897 | 13 |
1898 | 6 |
1899 | 8 |
1900 | 24 |
1901 | 7 |
1902 | 12 |
1904 | 14 |
1905 | 15 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 14 |
1908 | 12 |
1909 | 9 |
1910 | 12 |
1911 | 15 |
1912 | 23 |
1913 | 21 |
1914 | 27 |
1915 | 21 |
1916 | 31 |
1917 | 24 |
1918 | 21 |
1919 | 32 |
1920 | 23 |
1921 | 31 |
1922 | 30 |
1923 | 27 |
1924 | 30 |
1925 | 22 |
1926 | 24 |
1927 | 21 |
1928 | 24 |
1929 | 12 |
1930 | 22 |
1931 | 17 |
1932 | 23 |
1933 | 35 |
1934 | 26 |
1935 | 37 |
1936 | 26 |
1937 | 35 |
1938 | 33 |
1939 | 35 |
1940 | 42 |
1941 | 69 |
1942 | 142 |
1943 | 178 |
1944 | 188 |
1945 | 162 |
1946 | 188 |
1947 | 217 |
1948 | 190 |
1949 | 216 |
1950 | 248 |
1951 | 237 |
1952 | 257 |
1953 | 257 |
1954 | 270 |
1955 | 346 |
1956 | 333 |
1957 | 325 |
1958 | 332 |
1959 | 298 |
1960 | 295 |
1961 | 237 |
1962 | 208 |
1963 | 178 |
1964 | 173 |
1965 | 142 |
1966 | 123 |
1967 | 88 |
1968 | 91 |
1969 | 91 |
1970 | 103 |
1971 | 91 |
1972 | 97 |
1973 | 78 |
1974 | 60 |
1975 | 98 |
1976 | 81 |
1977 | 74 |
1978 | 69 |
1979 | 85 |
1980 | 57 |
1981 | 79 |
1982 | 64 |
1983 | 66 |
1984 | 72 |
1985 | 63 |
1986 | 44 |
1987 | 52 |
1988 | 68 |
1989 | 63 |
1990 | 51 |
1991 | 41 |
1992 | 45 |
1993 | 45 |
1994 | 51 |
1995 | 47 |
1996 | 64 |
1997 | 43 |
1998 | 51 |
1999 | 71 |
2000 | 65 |
2001 | 75 |
2002 | 73 |
2003 | 69 |
2004 | 55 |
2005 | 39 |
2006 | 60 |
2007 | 57 |
2008 | 58 |
2009 | 68 |
2010 | 47 |
2011 | 44 |
2012 | 48 |
2013 | 51 |
2014 | 54 |
2015 | 60 |
2016 | 54 |
2017 | 51 |
2018 | 52 |
2019 | 41 |
2020 | 50 |
2021 | 50 |
2022 | 39 |
2023 | 40 |
2024 | 38 |