Dinah
dye-nuh
US Popularity:6568
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Justified; Judgment
You don’t need any justification to choose this name for baby, but if you want to connect them to their faith, this could be a fitting choice. Dinah is a girl’s name that means both “justified” and “judgment.” The Hebrew name appears in the bible as Jacob’s only daughter, but is also a prominent name in various books and stories. Dinah even makes an appearance as Alice’s cat in Alice in Wonderland. As the song says, there’s no one finer than Dinah, making this age-old classic a delightful name for baby.
How Popular Is The Name Dinah?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Dinah is currently #2853 on The Bump
Girl:Dinah is currently #1936 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Dinah is currently #6568 in U.S. births
Girl:Dinah is currently #3770 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3770
in 2023
+ 68
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Dinah, October 2024
WordSense, Dinah
Abarim Publications, Dinah meaning
Britannica, Dinah, biblical figure, December 2011
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