Dinah

Dinah is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “judged or vindicated.” In 2024 it was given to 38 girls in the United States.

Dinah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
“judged or vindicated”
Pronunciation
/ˈdaɪnə/

About the name Dinah

Dinah belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its meaning — “judged or vindicated” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dinah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #488 in 1955, and in 2024 38 babies received the name — 10,475 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dinah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#488 in 1955
Peak year
1955
Babies named Dinah in 2024
38
Total since 1880
10,475

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dinah mean?

Dinah means “judged or vindicated” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dinah a boy or girl name?

Dinah is a girl name. In 2024, 38 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dinah?

Dinah comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Dinah?

Dinah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #488 in 1955, and 38 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dinah?

Dinah is pronounced /ˈdaɪnə/ (IPA).

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