Dina
How to say it: DEE-nuh · /ˈdiːnə/
Variant of Dinah (Hebrew: 'judged' or 'vindicated'); also used as a short form of names ending in -dina across cultures.
Dina was the 1,104th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 168 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1960s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,067 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,104 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 168 |
| Share of births | 1 in 19,734 |
| Peak decade | 1960s |
| Change over 10 years | +2% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,067 |
| In France, 2025 | #175 among girls’ names, 360 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long past its 1960s height, Dina now sits far below peak while remaining in use. A modest rise looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Soft and crisp with a clear biblical resonance. Nadia pairs nicely alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Dina is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #175 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Dina
- Dina Boluarte (born 1962)Peruvian lawyer and politician, president of Peru from 2022 to 2025
- Dina Asher-Smith (born 1995)British sprinter
- Dina Meyer (born 1968)American actress
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