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Deonna

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Pronounced dee-ON-ah /diˈɒn.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine elaboration of Deon/Dion — from Greek, linked to Dionysus and the goddess Dione, 'divine; heavenly'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Divine; of Dione: Deonna is a feminine of Deon. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'dee-ON-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA feminine elaboration of Deon/Dion — from Greek, linked to Dionysus and the goddess Dione, 'divine; heavenly'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#10306 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,756

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719462025

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

Deonna is a feminine elaboration of Deon/Dion — from Greek, linked to Dionysus and the goddess Dione, 'divine; heavenly' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'dee-ON-ah'; nickname Dee).

In the U.S. it appears in records. Rare, divine-and-of-Dione at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Deon/Dion is linked to Dionysus and the goddess Dione, 'divine; heavenly' — Deonna is a feminine elaboration, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'dee-ON-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Deonna — routes layered

Variations

DionnaDeonaDeanna

Nicknames

Dee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deonna mean?

Deonna is a feminine of Deon/Dion, linked to Dionysus and the goddess Dione ('divine'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Deonna?

It's said dee-ON-ah /diˈɒn.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Deonna a boy or girl name?

Deonna is a girl's name.

How popular is Deonna?

Deonna is a rare name in the U.S.

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