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Denia

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Pronounced DEN-yah /ˈdɛn.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a feminine of Denis ('a follower of Dionysus', Greek) and the Spanish place Denia; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A follower of Dionysus; a Spanish place: Denia. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'DEN-yah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningVariously a feminine of Denis ('a follower of Dionysus', Greek) and the Spanish place Denia; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8547 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619242024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Denia is variously a feminine of Denis ('a follower of Dionysus', Greek) and the Spanish place Denia (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'DEN-yah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Greek families. Rare, a-follower-of-Dionysus at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Denia is variously a feminine of Denis ('a follower of Dionysus', Greek) and a Spanish place-name — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'DEN-yah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Denia — routes layered

Variations

DenyaDenniaDenea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Denia mean?

Denia is variously a feminine of Denis ('a follower of Dionysus') and a Spanish place-name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Denia?

It's said DEN-yah /ˈdɛn.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Denia a boy or girl name?

Denia is a girl's name.

How popular is Denia?

Denia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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