Dinah Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18806
18828
18839
18849
188512
18867
18875
188812
188915
18909
18927
18938
189411
189512
189613
189713
18986
18998
190024
19017
190212
190414
190515
19066
190714
190812
19099
191012
191115
191223
191321
191427
191521
191631
191724
191821
191932
192023
192131
192230
192327
192430
192522
192624
192721
192824
192912
193022
193117
193223
193335
193426
193537
193626
193735
193833
193935
194042
194169
1942142
1943178
1944188
1945162
1946188
1947217
1948190
1949216
1950248
1951237
1952257
1953257
1954270
1955346
1956333
1957325
1958332
1959298
1960295
1961237
1962208
1963178
1964173
1965142
1966123
196788
196891
196991
1970103
197191
197297
197378
197460
197598
197681
197774
197869
197985
198057
198179
198264
198366
198472
198563
198644
198752
198868
198963
199051
199141
199245
199345
199451
199547
199664
199743
199851
199971
200065
200175
200273
200369
200455
200539
200660
200757
200858
200968
201047
201144
201248
201351
201454
201560
201654
201751
201852
201941
202050
202150
202239
202340
202438